Period of mourning declared in Russian region as Ukrainian drone strike kills 13

WorldPolitics
10 Aug 2026 • 8:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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Period of mourning declared in Russian region as Ukrainian drone strike kills 13

  • A Ukrainian drone attack has struck targets up to 680 miles inside Russia, hitting industrial infrastructure and an oil refinery in the Tatarstan region.
  • Russian authorities reported that at least 13 people, including one child, were killed and over 75 others injured during the strikes.
  • Ukraine confirmed targeting the Taneco oil refinery, while a period of mourning was declared by local authorities in Nizhnekamsk.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed North Korea is preparing to deploy up to 50,000 troops to bolster Russia's military operations.
  • UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged Western allies to enhance Ukraine's air defences to protect against Russian attacks over the winter.

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