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At least 8 drones attacked Kazan, Russia, with one hitting a high-rise building causing an explosion and fire. No casualties were reported.

Kazan, Tatarstan
Likely Reported by 2 independent sources
Kyiv Post Ukrinform

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Kazan (location) drones (weapon_system) Russian Defense Ministry (organization) Lyuti drones (weapon_system) Kazan Airport (location) Rustem Minnikhanov (person) Ukrainian troops (weapon_system) Ukrainian forces (military_unit) Ukraine (organization) Lyuty drone (weapon_system) Ukrainian drones (weapon_system) Tatarstan (location) Kazan Gunpowder Plant (location)

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

At least 8 drones attacked the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, some of which hit residential buildings, including a 32-story luxury building in Kazan

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Operational reports recorded eight drone strikes in Tatarstan. One drone hit an industrial site, another was likely shot down over a river, and six struck a residential area.

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:11.791Z

Source story: 44255