# Fires reported in Russian city of Lipetsk after alleged Ukrainian attack

https://mins.news/en/item/118258

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-27 23:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/fires-burn-in-russian-city-of-lipetsk-after-reported-ukrainian-attack/

> Explosions and fires were reported in Lipetsk late on Oct. 27 after an attack attributed to Ukrainian forces. Monitoring channel Exilenova Plus said a fire broke out near the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant after air defenses were engaged. Local authorities had not commented, and details remained unverified.

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