KAZAN, August 10. /TASS/. People were killed as a result of a drone attack on civilian facilities in Nizhnekamsk, the head of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, reported on his Telegram channel.

"This morning, our republic came under yet another barbaric assault. Enemy drones targeted civilian facilities, and, unfortunately, we have lost people. I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. All necessary specialized medical assistance will be provided to all those injured," Minnikhanov wrote.

Heads of neighboring regions sent their condolences to the residents of Tatarstan. "We grieve with you. Strength and courage to endure what has happened! A speedy recovery to those who were injured," Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev wrote on Max. The head of Bashkortostan, Radiy Khabirov, noted on Telegram that the republic is ready to provide all necessary assistance to Tatarstan.

Earlier, the press service of Tatarstan’s head told reporters that industrial and civilian facilities in Nizhnekamsk came under a large-scale drone attack, causing fatalities. Later, it was reported that 12 people had been killed and 39 injured. The region announced a period of mourning.