Six dead after Ukrainian strikes using US-made HIMARS – Russian governor
RTDEC 22 2024
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 Russian Defense Ministry said that the drones attacked in three waves between 7:40 am and 9:20 am (local time), adding that Russian forces destroyed three drones and neutralized three others through electronic warfare.
The Spin
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.