Drone attack on Russia's Cheboksary damages 15 buildings, injures 14 PHOTO / UPDATED

As a result of a drone attack on Cheboksary, 15 buildings were damaged, and the number of injured reached 14, Chuvashia’s Prime Minister Sergey Artamonov told reporters.

“Fifteen buildings were affected, including 10 residential houses,” he reported.

Artamonov noted that all those injured are in stable condition. He also stated that among them was a young child born in 2020.

10:39

Ukraine’s armed forces struck Russia's Cheboksary city with “Liutyi" drones, according to the Russian Telegram channel SHOT.

One of the drones deliberately flew into a residential building.

The attack left four people injured, including a child. The apartment building sustained significant damage, with shattered windows and destroyed balconies, while nearby parked vehicles were also damaged.

09:25

Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Cheboksary on December 9 morning, with air-defence systems activated in the area. Drone debris reportedly fell onto a residential apartment block.

According to the Telegram channel SHOT, the first explosions were heard around 7 a.m., followed by several more blasts shortly afterwards. The attack damaged a multi-storey building, shattering windows and striking balconies. Several parked cars nearby were also affected.

Authorities have partially closed Ivan Yakovlev Avenue and Heveshskaya Street. No casualties have been reported so far.

By Khagan Isayev