13 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Republic of Tatarstan

Aug. 10, 2026 @exilenova_plus / Telegram At least 13 people were killed and dozens of others injured in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack in the republic of Tatarstan, regional officials said Monday morning, with media reports suggesting that a petrochemical plant was struck. Radmir Belyayev, the mayor of the industrial city of Nizhnekamsk, said drones targeted both civilian and industrial sites during the attack. Besides the more than a dozen fatalities, Belyayev said 39 people were injured. Unverified reports said the Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical plant, which produces synthetic rubber and plastics, was hit during the overnight attack. Tatarstan declared a period of mourning after the deadly strikes on Nizhnekamsk. The city was previously attacked in June, when Ukrainian drones targeted Tatneft's Taneco oil refinery. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones in Russia and annexed Crimea between Sunday night and Monday morning. Read more about: Tatarstan , Ukraine war , Drones Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more South Africa Probes Russia's Recruitment of Young Women for Drone Assembly – Bloomberg Officials in Pretoria may summon Russian diplomats for explanations, Bloomberg reported. 3 Min read Interpol Launches Human Trafficking Probe Into Tatarstan Drone Factory An acceleration program is suspected of being a front to lure large numbers of young women from the Global South to work at the Alabuga drone assembly... 1 Min read Ukrainian Army Hits Russian Military, Industrial Sites in Overnight Barrage Explosions rocked chemical plants, oil refineries and warehouses across Russia, a source in Ukraine’s SBU security services said. 3 Min read Ukrainian Drones Crash Into High-Rise Apartment Buildings in Russia’s Kazan Regional authorities accused Kyiv of deliberately attacking civilians in the early morning strikes, which reportedly injured three people. 2 Min read