MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Part of an apartment building has collapsed in the Russian city of Syzran on the Volga river after a Ukrainian drone attack, injuring 11 people, local authorities said on
Woman and child killed in Russia's Syzran after Ukrainian drone hits building, official says
Details of the Syzran Drone Attack Incident
MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - A woman and child were killed in the Russian city of Syzran after a Ukrainian drone attack caused their apartment building to partially collapse and 12 people were injured, the regional governor said on Wednesday.
Governor's Statement on the Attack
Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, governor of the Samara region, said that two apartment buildings had been hit in the attack, something he called a crime against the civilian population.
Casualties and Rescue Efforts
"Two people - an adult woman and a child - have died in Syzran following an attack by an enemy drone," he said in a statement. "They were pulled from the rubble of the destroyed building's entrance. This is a tragedy we all share," said Fedorishchev.
Emergency Ministry Report
Russian news agencies, quoting the Emergency Ministry, later reported that the rescue operation had been completed. The report gave no new details of casualties but said it was believed no one remained under rubble.
Reactions and Broader Context
There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Both sides deny deliberately targeting civilians.
Recent Attacks and Strategic Context
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure in recent months at a time when U.S.-brokered peace talks are on pause and Washington is focused on its war in Iran.
Significance of Syzran's Oil Refinery
A large oil refinery is located in Syzran, some 1,000 km (621 miles) from the border with Ukraine.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin and Andrew Osborn; Editing by Christian Schmollinger, Thomas Derpinghaus, Ron Popeski and David Gregorio)
