Ukrainian drone attack kills at least 13 in central Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets inside Russia, according to Russian officials. The strikes killed more than a dozen in one of Kyiv's deadliest attacks since the Russian invasion began over four years ago.
A Ukrainian drone attack in Nizhnekamsk, a city in central Russia, resulted in at least 13 deaths and 48 injuries, according to a local press statement. The attack targeted several Central Asians and a child, causing significant damage. The region, about 1,000 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border, is home to major oil refineries that have been hit in recent strikes by both nations.
The United Nations noted a rise in civilian casualties due to such operations in both countries. The mayor of Nizhnekamsk confirmed unspecified industrial and civilian targets were hit during the attack, with the mayor stating the incident was a terrorist act. Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation and accuse Ukraine of targeting civilians deliberately.
Ukraine's military claimed to have struck a Taneco oil refinery, causing a fire, which has led to fuel shortages and decreased Russia's refining capacity. Russia has also launched drone and missile attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine, resulting in thousands of casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to force Putin into negotiations, threatening retaliation against Russian strikes.
Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down 456 Ukrainian drones, though they did not specify successful targets or interceptions in the Tatarstan region. Concurrently, a Russian artillery strike in the northeastern Kharkiv region killed five people in a village on August 10.
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