Russia’s aviation authorities report Kazan’s airport has resumed operations following a Saturday morning Ukrainian drone attack that temporarily disrupted air traffic. The Defense Ministry confirmed three waves of drones targeted the city, located 800 kilometers east of Moscow, between 7:40 and 9:20 a.m.
Russian officials claim their forces neutralized six drones, with three destroyed by air defense systems and three disabled through electronic warfare. While local authorities reported no casualties, unverified footage from the security services-linked Baza Telegram channel showed a drone striking a high-rise building, creating a large explosion.
The incident prompted temporary airport closures in Izhevsk and Saratov, though operations have since resumed at all affected facilities. Kazan’s mayor announced the cancellation of weekend mass events and offered temporary accommodation to evacuees.
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova characterized the attack as Ukraine “taking out its impotent anger for real military defeats on the peaceful population of Russia.”
