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Ukrainian drone strike kills at least 12 inside Russia, authorities say

Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian targets have killed at least 12 people, according to Russian authorities.

By · Published August 10, 2026 at 10:26 UTC · Updated August 10, 2026 at 11:24 UTC

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This story first appeared in 🇧🇷 Portuguese coverage — 2.2 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 10, 09:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Aug 10, 07:11 UTC · G1

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What happened

At least 12 people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, according to Russian authorities. The attack targeted an oil refinery in the city, which is located in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. The strike was part of a larger wave of drone attacks that targeted multiple locations inside Russia. The death toll varies across outlets, with some reporting 13.

The discrepancy has not been reconciled. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides accusing the other of aggression. The exact details of the attacks and the extent of the damage are still emerging. The Russian government has not yet responded to the attacks, and it is unclear what, if any, retaliatory measures will be taken.

The Ukrainian government has not officially claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine. The attacks have drawn international attention, with some countries expressing concern over the escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

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Questions people are asking

What is the death toll from the Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia?

The death toll varies across outlets, with some reporting 12 and others 13.

Where did the Ukrainian drone strikes occur?

The strikes occurred in the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, which is located in the Russian republic of Tatarstan.

What was the target of the Ukrainian drone strikes?

The strikes targeted an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk.

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Ukraine Russia drone strikes Nizhnekamsk Tatarstan oil refinery

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