Ukrainian drones struck military sites in Grozny, Chechnya, on Nov. 27, 2025, with open-source reporting indicating a hit on a Russian National Guard garrison in the Baysangurov district; officials did not issue detailed confirmations.
Target and impact
OSINT-linked reports and local footage indicate a building at a military garrison in Grozny’s Baysangurov district was hit, causing a fire and a roof collapse in at least one section facing Akhmat Kadyrov Avenue. Outlets and analysts have associated the site with the National Guard’s Akhmat-Sever (Akhmat-North) formation, though specific functions of the affected barracks remain unclear and authorities have not provided official detail.
Official statements and evidence
As of publication, neither Grozny’s municipal authorities nor Ukraine’s military command had publicly confirmed detailed strike claims, while Russia’s Defense Ministry said several Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Chechnya without elaborating on damage at specific sites. The Chechen opposition-linked NIYSO channel and other social sources referenced photos and video of the aftermath, with some material described and partially verified by geolocation-focused analysts.
Multi‑region activity window
The strikes in Chechnya occurred during a broader period of reported drone activity across Russia, with temporary flight restrictions and disruptions noted at multiple North Caucasus airports. Russian regional and independent outlets also reported an attack around the same time on the Novokuybyshevsk Rosneft refinery in Samara, where residents observed explosions and flashes; open industry and official data commonly cite the facility’s annual capacity at about 8.8 million tons, though local authorities did not publicly confirm damage details from this particular strike.
Prior incidents in Chechnya
Reporting indicates earlier drone incidents in Chechnya in 2024, including an October strike on the Russian Special Forces University in Gudermes and December strikes on buildings used by special police units in Grozny, with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov acknowledging injuries in at least one case. These precedents frame the Nov. 27 events as part of a recurring pattern of attacks on Chechen territory rather than a first‑ever incursion.
Civil alerts and implications
On Nov. 27, regional alerts and temporary airport restrictions signaled an elevated perceived drone threat in the North Caucasus, including Chechnya. While many technical and strategic details remain unconfirmed by official sources, the documented impacts, imagery, and aviation disruptions highlight ongoing vulnerability of rear‑area military and energy infrastructure to long‑range unmanned attacks.