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Ukrainian Drone Hits Building In Russian City 1,900 Kms Away From Kyiv
A Ukrainian drone struck a multi-storey apartment building in Yekaterinburg, Russia. There were no fatalities, but some people had minor injuries and one woman was hospitalised; residents were evacuated as emergency services responded. Video showing smoke and damage was circulated, and Ukraine did not immediately comment.
Why It Matters
The incident represents cross-border drone activity reaching deep into Russia, underscoring the broader reach of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Ukrainian drone hits high-rise building in Yekaterinburg, Russia
April 25, 2026
A Ukrainian drone hit a multi-storey apartment building in Yekaterinburg, with the Sverdlovsk region governor reporting the incident. There were no fatalities; some people sustained minor injuries and one woman was hospitalised. Residents were evacuated as emergency services worked promptly. Video published on X and verified by Reuters showed smoke pouring out of the top of a modern, high-rise building, a heavily blackened facade, and multiple blown-out windows. The governor said there was no immediate comment from Ukraine. The drone incident occurred after a major Russian overnight attack on Ukraine.