Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone strike on the city of Nizhnekamsk has killed 12 people, according to NPR. The report comes as Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months.
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Key facts
- Russian authorities say 12 people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, according to NPR.
- Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months, NPR reported.
- The drone campaign has caused fuel shortages in Russia, according to NPR.
- The attacks have unsettled the Russian public, NPR reported.
Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk has killed 12 people, according to NPR. The reported death toll was attributed to authorities in the account of the strike.
The attack comes as Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months, NPR reported.
According to NPR, the barrage of drone strikes has caused fuel shortages inside Russia.
The attacks have also unsettled the Russian public, NPR reported.
Details on the specific facility or target in Nizhnekamsk, the circumstances of the reported deaths, and any official response were not provided in the available source information.
Why it matters
The reported deaths in Nizhnekamsk come amid an almost daily Ukrainian drone campaign against Russian oil facilities that, according to NPR, has caused fuel shortages and unsettled the Russian public.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Nizhnekamsk drone attack?
Russian authorities say 12 people were killed in the Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, according to NPR.
What has Ukraine been targeting with its drone campaign?
According to NPR, Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months.
What impact have the drone attacks had inside Russia?
NPR reported that the barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia and unsettled the Russian public.
Timeline
- Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say
NPR News: Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months. The barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia and unsettled the Russian public.