Overnight, Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone strikes resulting in at least two civilian deaths and multiple injuries in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, where a tree near parked cars was hit by a Ukrainian drone. In Slavyansk-on-Kuban, Russia's defence ministry reported intercepting 389 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine claimed its attacks on Russian oil infrastructure caused fires and pipeline damage. Additionally, in Odesa, nine people were injured during a Russian drone attack, following a similar incident the previous day that killed two and injured 26 others.
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On September 13, a Russian drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train carrying 208 people traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw just kilometers from the Ukrainian-Polish border. The incident occurred as Russia’s air strikes are moving closer to NATO territory, prompting concerns over escalating tensions. Ukraine’s state railway operator confirmed that despite the strike, no one was injured due to early warnings from a monitoring group, and the train continued its journey after a delay of about six hours at the border.
In parallel developments, Russian authorities reported casualties in their own country: two people were killed and twelve injured when Ukrainian drones struck Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan. This city houses significant oil refineries and petrochemical plants, indicating strategic targeting by Ukraine on critical Russian infrastructure. The incident was part of ongoing mutual drone strikes between the countries, with Kyiv aiming to disrupt Russia’s energy sector as a key source for war funding.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized Moscow's actions, emphasizing that these attacks are threatening NATO and EU security directly. Meanwhile, Polish officials confirmed no border violation but described it as an escalation by Putin. The Yahodyn border crossing area in Ukraine also faced Russian drone strikes the same day, further highlighting the proximity of combat to allied territories.
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At least two people were killed and several others injured as Russia and Ukraine exchanged waves of drone strikes overnight, with attacks reported across parts of both countries.
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In Russia, two people were killed and 12 injured after Ukrainian drones struck Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, regional authorities said on Sunday.
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The two civilians died after a drone hit a tree near their parked car, according to the office of Tatarstan head Rustam Minnikhanov.
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Nizhnekamsk is home to a major oil refining and petrochemical hub, including several large industrial facilities.
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Mayor Radmir Belyaev said a fire broke out at one of the city's enterprises, without providing further details.
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Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russia's oil and gas infrastructure with long-range drone strikes, saying the sector helps finance and sustain Moscow's war effort.
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Kyiv has also claimed that the attacks have contributed to fuel shortages and rationing in parts of Russia.
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Ukraine's defence intelligence agency said its drones struck a major oil refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight.
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It claimed the strikes hit an oil processing unit and a tank farm, triggering a large fire.
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Krasnodar authorities said three people were injured in a strike on an "enterprise" in Slavyansk-on-Kuban.
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They also reported damage to an oil pipeline and a fire but did not directly confirm Ukraine's claim about the refinery.
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Russia's defence ministry said its forces intercepted 389 Ukrainian drones overnight, including drones over Tatarstan, other Russian regions and Crimea.
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Russian strikes hit Odesa, western Ukraine
In Ukraine, at least nine people were injured in what officials described as a massive Russian drone attack on Odesa.
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Serhii Lysak, head of the city's military administration, said the strikes hit the Black Sea port city, which has faced repeated Russian drone and missile attacks.
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The latest assault came a day after a Russian drone struck a residential high-rise in Odesa, killing two people and injuring 26 others.
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Regional governor Oleh Kiper said the upper floors of the building were completely destroyed.
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Russian drones also targeted western Ukraine overnight.
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One drone struck near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing with Poland, setting a petrol station on fire, according to Ukraine's foreign minister and a local customs official.
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The attacks come as Russia has intensified its aerial campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks, using drones and ballistic missiles to test Ukrainian air defences.
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Ukrainian officials have also warned that Moscow is increasingly targeting energy infrastructure ahead of winter, raising concerns about the impact on civilians.
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