MOSCOW – A residential building in the Russian city of Syzran suffered a partial collapse following what local officials described as a Ukrainian drone strike, leaving 11 people injured, authorities reported Wednesday.
The incident occurred in Syzran, a city situated along the Volga River approximately 621 miles from Ukraine’s border. The area houses a major oil refinery facility.
Samara region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev announced through a Telegram post that rescue teams have successfully extracted four individuals from the rubble, including one child. He confirmed that search and rescue efforts remain ongoing.
According to RIA Novosti news agency, which cited local emergency response teams, the total number of wounded stands at 11, with two children among the injured.
In recent months, Ukrainian forces have escalated their targeting of Russian energy facilities, particularly as diplomatic peace negotiations facilitated by the United States have stalled while Washington redirects attention to conflicts involving Iran.
Meanwhile, in Russia’s Kursk region, which shares a border with Ukraine, regional governor reported that a drone crashed in a residential yard, prompting the evacuation of 36 residents. No injuries were reported in that incident.
