Pavel Malkov
Pavel Malkov is a Russian state official serving as Governor of Ryazan Oblast. He previously held positions in the Ryazan regional government and worked in federal structures, including the apparatus of the Russian government. He is known as a regional head representing central-authority interests in the Ryazan region.
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Ukrainian drones strike Ryazan oil refinery and Rostov airfield overnight
On the night of September 6, 2026, Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Russia's Ryazan and Rostov oblasts. Ukraine's General Staff said the Defense Forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery, the Rostov-on-Don airfield, a Podlyot radar station, and two Pantsir-S1 air-defense systems, with the refinery hit using an FP-1 drone produced by Fire Point. Russian officials acknowledged a drone attack and a fire at an unnamed enterprise in Ryazan, but did not officially confirm damage to the refinery.