Ukraine: Tatarstan Declares Day of Mourning After Drone Attack Kills 13

A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people. Monday’s attack in the Tatarstan region, about 800km (497 miles) east of Moscow, wounded at least 39 others, regional authorities said. Regional head Rustam Minnikhanov denounced the attack as “barbaric” and said civilian infrastructure had been struck in a post on Telegram.

The Russian defence ministry says it intercepted more than 450 Ukrainian drones overnight, as both sides continue to exchange heavy attacks. Nizhnekamsk plays a crucial role in Russia’s oil exports, hosting one of the country’s largest and most advanced refineries. Ukraine’s military says it successfully struck the site in an overnight attack.

Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee of Russia, said a child was among the dead. Petrenko added that Kyiv had struck industrial facilities and civilians “who had no connection” to the country’s military.