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Ukrainian Drones Strike Kazan, 1,000 km Inside Russia, Hitting Residential Buildings

Dec 21, 2024, 10:15 AM

On December 21, 2024, Ukrainian drones attacked residential buildings, including a 37-story tower, in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan in Russia, causing fires and forcing evacuations. The head of Tatarstan reported that eight drones were involved, with some striking high-rise buildings and one targeting an industrial enterprise. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the drones approached in three waves from different directions; air defense systems destroyed three UAVs, and electronic warfare suppressed three more. Kazan Airport and at least one other nearby airport temporarily halted flights following the attack, according to Russian aviation authorities. No casualties were reported. The incident occurred approximately 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, marking a deep incursion into Russian territory.