Explosions and fires were reported in multiple Russian cities overnight, including Rostov, Dnipro, and Krasnodar, as air defense systems were activated and potential ballistic missile launches were detected. In Rostov, a significant fire was observed behind the Rostov Arena stadium on the evening of August 29th, with thick smoke visible across the city. The specific cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed. Separately, reports indicated a threat of ballistic missile launches from Taganrog towards the Rostov region, with potential use of Iskander, C-300, or C-400 systems. In the Dnipro region, multiple alerts were issued for incoming winged rockets and drones, with explosions heard near the Dnipro airport. Air defense activity was confirmed, and some areas of Dnipro reported power outages following the explosions. Pavlograd also reported a fire as a result of an impact. Krasnodar also experienced reports of an attack targeting its oil refinery, with locals describing a "fireworks night." The Krasnodar refinery is described as a large oil refinery located in Krasnodar Territory. Further military activity was noted with four TU-95MC aircraft reported in the Engels area, and ten UAVs observed over Dnipro, with two UAVs in Ivano-Frankivsk. The current date is August 30th, 2:00 AM UTC.
