Five Ukraine-launched drones downed in Russia's Tver region near Moscow, governor says

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Five drones launched by Ukraine overnight were destroyed in Russia's Tver region just of the Moscow region, the regional governor said on Sunday.

"According to preliminary information, there were injuries" in the area of the Konakovo town, said Governor Igor Rudenya, according to the Telegram messaging app channel of the Tver region's administration. "Emergency services are on the scene."

Rudenya did provide further details. Several Russian Telegram channels, including the SHOT Telegram, reported that loud blasts the Konakovo Power Station, one of the largest energy producers in central Russia.

Reuters could independently verify the reports.

(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by William Mallard)

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