Russian and Ukrainian strikes in Ukraine and Russia have left at least 13 people dead and 88 injured, with both sides reporting damage and casualties.
In the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, a Russian air strike injured 13 people, according to Ukraine's emergency service.
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At least 13 people were killed in the Tatarstan drone strike. 75 people were injured in Tatarstan, including 21 who were hospitalised.
A Russian air strike in Zaporizhzhia injured 13 people. A five-storey residential building was damaged in Zaporizhzhia.
At least four cars were destroyed in the attack. Tatarstan is home to major oil and industrial facilities.
Both sides continue to use long-range strikes during the conflict.
The attack hit several parts of the city and caused a fire on the roof of a five-storey residential building. At least four cars were also destroyed.
Emergency teams were deployed to the affected areas as authorities dealt with the damage and helped those injured in the attack.
Deadly Strike in Tatarstan
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Why This Matters
The attacks have caused casualties in both countries and show how long-range strikes remain a major part of the Russia-Ukraine war. The damage to residential property in Zaporizhzhia and the high number of casualties in Tatarstan also highlight the risks faced by people living in areas affected by the attacks.
In Russia's Tatarstan region, a Ukrainian drone strike killed at least 13 people and injured another 75, according to local authorities. Of those injured, 21 people were taken to hospital.The attack was among the deadliest reported Ukrainian strikes in the region.Tatarstan is an important industrial and energy-producing region of Russia. It has several major oil refineries and other industrial facilities that have been targeted in previous Ukrainian strikes.
Civilian Areas Again Affected
The two incidents show the continuing impact of the war on areas away from the main front line.In Zaporizhzhia, a residential building was damaged and people were injured. In Tatarstan, the reported death toll was much higher, with dozens of people wounded in the drone attack.
Emergency workers on both sides are continuing to deal with casualties and damage following the strikes.
