2026-07-31: On Friday (31 July), Ukrainian drones struck a warehouse belonging to the online retailer Wildberries and an oil refinery in Volgograd. Fires broke out. According to authorities, several people were injured; in addition, an apartment building and a private residence were damaged.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
