Two Ukrainian Drones Hit High-Rise Buildings in Kazan, Russia, Causing Fires and Evacuations

Dec 21, 2024, 06:52 AM

Ukrainian drones have struck residential high-rise buildings in Kazan, Russia, on December 21, 2024, causing fires and prompting evacuations. Two drones hit buildings, including the 21-story Manhattan residential complex, resulting in fires in the Sovietsky, Kirovsky, and Privolzhsky districts. The city's alert system was activated, and residents were asked to move to lower floors and basements. The Mayor of Kazan, Ilsur Metshin, has ordered that evacuated residents be provided with warm clothing and food. The Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, has arrived at one of the affected sites. There are no immediate reports of casualties, and emergency services are on the scene.