Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian drone factory while EU calls for tougher sanctions on Moscow
Ukraine attacked a Russian drone factory in the Tatarstan region, located about 1,200km away from the frontline.
At least one person was killed and 13 others wounded in Sunday's attack, according to regional governor Rustam Minnikhanov. He said the Ukrainian drone was destroyed, but the falling debris ignited a fire and struck a vehicle manufacturing plant in the Yelabuga district.
Ukrainian military said the Russian factory produced, tested, and launched drones at Ukraine. Russia launched 183 drones and decoys, along with 11 missiles, at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air force, which said its air defences destroyed 111 drones and eight missiles, while another 48 drones were jammed.
Meanwhile, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has urged the G7 nations to ramp up sanctions to achieve that goal. "Last week, we put forward a proposal for an 18 sanctions package. I will invite all G7 partners to join us in this endeavour," she said.
The EU is set to adopt a new sanctions package on Russia, but have so far failed to convince US president Donald Trump, who has been reluctant to weigh in on Russian president Vladimir Putin to impose new American sanctions.
Ukraine strikes Russian drone factory 1,200km away from frontline
One person was killed and 13 others wounded after Ukraine struck an alleged drone factory in Russia's Tatarstan region, local authorities said.
Regional governor Rustam Minnikhanov said the drone was destroyed, but falling debris ignited a fire and struck a vehicle manufacturing plant in the Yelabuga district, some 1,200km from the frontline. Russia's defence ministry said it shot down six Ukrainian drones overnight.
The Ukrainian military claimed the factory produced, tested, and launched drones at Ukraine, which targeted Kyiv's energy and civil infrastructure.
Russia launched 183 drones and decoys, along with 11 missiles, at Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force, which said its air defenses destroyed 111 drones and eight missiles, while another 48 drones were jammed.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar16 June 2025 06:33
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