An unmanned aerial vehicle of the aircraft type attempted to strike an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, located in Tatarstan. The incident was neutralized by an electronic warfare system, according to reports from TASS and statements attributed to the city mayor, Ramil Mullin. The drone’s impact did not trigger an explosion, and no wider damage occurred as a result of the encounter, authorities confirmed. Mullin emphasized that no casualties were recorded and that all essential services remained on duty to manage the situation and secure the site.
The events unfolded in the early hours of April 2 when two drones targeted the Alabuga special economic zone in the Elabuga district of Tatarstan. Initial assessments indicated damage to one of the factories and to a nearby dormitory, with injuries sustained by six individuals, three of whom were admitted to hospital for treatment. Emergency responders were mobilized immediately to support medical personnel and to assess any further risks to residents and workers in the area.
A separate update from the Belgorod region reported by Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described nine people injured in an air attack on the city. Local authorities noted that the region’s air defense system intercepted and destroyed 17 aerial targets as the threat progressed toward Belgorod, highlighting the ongoing tension and the strain placed on regional security networks during the period.
In related developments, Russian designers recently showcased the anti-drone weapon known as Stepashka, which is intended to augment defense capabilities against airborne threats and safeguard critical infrastructure in potential future incidents. The technology demonstrations come amid heightened security concerns and ongoing investments in counter-drone strategies across the country.