Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say
A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk resulted in 12 deaths and dozens of injuries. The attack is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to target Russian oil infrastructure to pressure the Kremlin into ending the war.
Why it matters
The escalation of long-range drone strikes deep into Russian territory marks a significant shift in the tactical landscape of the ongoing conflict.
A Ukrainian drone attack Monday on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and wounded 39 others, authorities in the Tatarstan region said.
Ukraine invasion — explained Ukraine mourns 'collector of souls' Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months. The barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia, eaten into Russian refining capacity, and unsettled the Russian public.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is a campaign to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and stop his more than 4-year-old invasion.
Nizhnekamsk came under a "massive" drone attack targeting industrial and civilian facilities on Monday morning, according to the press service of Tatarstan's head, Rustam Minnikhanov. No further details were immediately available.
Ukrainian officials made no immediate comment.
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