150K chickens die in drone attack on Belgorod poultry farm
A poultry farm in Yasnaya Zorya, Belgorod Oblast, was destroyed in an attack by a drone on August 7, resulting in the deaths of approximately 150,000 chickens whose bodies have been decomposing on-site for nearly three weeks. Residents report severe odor, swarms of flies, and ongoing shortages of electricity and water.
Consensus
- The poultry farm in Yasnaya Zorya was destroyed in an attack by a drone.
- The fire occurred on the evening of August 7.
- Approximately 150,000 chickens died in the incident.
- The bodies of the dead chickens have been decomposing on the farm's premises for nearly three weeks.
- Live chickens are still present on the site among the dead bodies.
- Residents report a strong smell and swarms of flies around the farm and in the village.
- The village has been without electricity and water for several days.
- Local residents have expressed concern about public health and environmental conditions.
- Authorities have not publicly commented on the situation.
Points of divergence
- Water supply was restored on August 23 with a three-liter per person ration, and electricity was restored on August 26. — novaya_eu
- Residents have been without electricity and water for eight days as of the report. — tvrain
- The situation has persisted for nearly three weeks. — tg_tvrain
- Residents described the situation as 'unbearable' and said they cannot open windows or go outside in the evening. — novaya_eu
- One resident wrote that the situation is 'approaching a catastrophe'. — tvrain
- The local administration refused to install a shelter in Yasnaya Zorya due to the risk of attacks. — novaya_eu
Coverage (3 sources)
- In Belgorod region, bodies of chickens are decomposing at the site of a poultry farm that burned after being attacked by a drone — Дождь
- In Belgorod region, bodies of chickens have been rotting at the site of a drone-attacked poultry farm for almost three weeks — Дождь (Telegram)
- About 150,000 chickens died at a poultry farm in Belgorod region that burned after a drone attack — Новая газета Европа