Moscow:

Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian city of Kazan on Saturday, leading to a temporary closure of the local airport, according to Russian media and aviation authorities.

The attack, which struck a residential complex in Kazan, occurred around 500 miles (800 km) east of Moscow. Russia’s Defence Ministry reported that the city endured three drone waves between 7:40 am and 9:20 am (0440 to 0620 GMT).

Local officials reported no casualties from the incident. Kazan’s mayor, in a statement on Telegram, announced the cancellation of all public events over the weekend and confirmed that temporary accommodations would be provided for those evacuated.

Unverified video footage shared by the Baza Telegram channel, linked to Russia’s security services, showed a drone colliding with a high-rise building, followed by a massive fireball.

Kazan airport temporarily suspended flight operations, as confirmed by Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation watchdog, on Telegram. Additionally, temporary restrictions were implemented at airports in Izhevsk, northeast of Kazan, and in Saratov, approximately 400 miles (650 km) south of Kazan. The restrictions at Saratov were later lifted.