At least 13 people were killed and 75 injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say, in one of the deadliest such attacks since the start of the war.
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Key facts
- At least 13 people were killed in the strike, according to Russian officials.
- Another 75 people were injured in the attack, officials say.
- The attack targeted the Tatarstan region, with the city of Nizhnekamsk reported by Al Jazeera.
- A day of mourning was declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan.
- It is described as one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
At least 13 people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Tatarstan region, according to Russian officials. The attack is described as one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured in the attack, according to the BBC. The scale of the casualties sets the strike apart from many earlier drone attacks reported deep inside Russian territory.
Al Jazeera reported that the attack hit the city of Nizhnekamsk. In response, a day of mourning was declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan following the strike.
Tatarstan lies well inside Russian territory, and the strike reflects the reach of drone attacks far from the front lines. The BBC noted the attack was carried out deep into Russia.
Details of the strike were relayed by Russian officials, and the reported death toll of at least 13 could change as authorities continue to assess the aftermath. The figures cited come from official Russian sources as reported by the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Why it matters
The strike is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion, underscoring how the conflict continues to reach deep into Russian territory. Attacks far from the front lines carry significant human and political consequences for both sides.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Tatarstan drone strike?
Russian officials say at least 13 people were killed in the attack, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
How many people were injured?
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured in the attack, according to the BBC.
Where did the attack take place?
The strike hit Russia's Tatarstan region, with Al Jazeera reporting the city of Nizhnekamsk. A day of mourning was declared in the republic of Tatarstan.
Timeline
- At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
BBC World: Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack in the Tatarstan region, one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
- At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
Al Jazeera: A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people.
- At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
BBC World: It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
- At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
BBC World: It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.