Multiple explosions were reported in the city around 5:30 a.m. local time.Reports indicate that the explosions and fire originated in the Aviastroitelny district of the city, reportedly targeting the Kazan Aviation Plant. The plant, which was sanctioned by the European Union in 2023, is known for manufacturing Tu-160 strategic and Tu-22 long-ranger bomber aircraft, among other civilian aircraft.Russian Telegram media channels also reported that drones appear to have been targeting nearby Borisoglebskoye airfield which houses several fuel storage tanks. Tatarstan's press service claimed that no damage had been caused as a result of the attack, adding that all the drones had been successfully downed.The Kyiv Independent cannot immediately verify the reporting nor verify the claims made by Russian officials.Rosaviatsiya, the country's Federal Air Transport Agency, said that Kazan International Airport has suspended flights amid the attack.
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