Six dead after Ukrainian strikes using US-made HIMARS – Russian governor
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Drones Crash Into High-Rise Buildings in Russia's Kazan
Above: A Ukrainian law enforcement officer stands among rubbles next to a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Kharkiv late on Dec. 20, 2024. Image copyright: SERGEY BOBOK/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Facts
According to Russian authorities, eight Ukrainian drones targeted Kazan — the capital of Russia's Tatarstan region, more than 600 miles from the Ukrainian border — on Saturday.
Six drones reportedly hit residential buildings, one struck an industrial site, and one was shot down over a river. No casualties have been reported from the attacks.
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
By deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and social facilities, Ukraine has caused an unprecedented escalation that threatens innocent Russians far from the conflict zone. Those responsible for the attacks will face retribution.
Anti-Russia narrative
The strikes demonstrate Ukraine's growing capability to counter Russian aggression and respond to Moscow's continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities. The incident marks a significant boost in Ukraine's ability to strike deep within Russian territory.