Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shweta Sharma and Maira Butt

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.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.