Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian city of Kazan on Saturday, prompting temporary airport closures and cancellations of public events, according to Russian media and aviation authorities.
State news outlets reported that three waves of drones attacked a residential complex in Kazan, located approximately 500 miles (800 km) east of Moscow. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the attacks occurred between 7:40 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. (0440-0620 GMT).
No casualties were reported, officials said. Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin announced via Telegram that all planned mass events in the city would be canceled over the weekend. Authorities are providing temporary accommodation for affected residents.
The Baza Telegram channel, which has ties to Russia’s security services, shared unverified footage showing an aerial object crashing into a high-rise building, resulting in a large fireball.
Following the attack, Kazan Airport suspended all flight arrivals and departures temporarily, Russia’s aviation regulator Rosaviatsia confirmed via Telegram.
Rosaviatsia also imposed temporary restrictions at two other airports: Izhevsk, northeast of Kazan, and Saratov, located 400 miles (650 km) to the south. Restrictions at Saratov were later lifted.
