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Drone attack on Russia's Cheboksary kills one, injures 16

Date: 05/05/2026     Time: 12:57 PM

At least one person was killed and 16 others injured in a drone attack that targeted the city of Cheboksary, east of the Russian capital Moscow, local authorities said Tuesday. In a statement, officials said the fatality occurred after a residential apartment was directly hit, while the injured were transported to hospitals for treatment. No further details were provided on their conditions. Emergency and civil defense teams were immediately dispatched to affected sites, as authorities implemented precautionary measures including the opening of temporary shelters, closure of several commercial facilities, restrictions on movement within the city, and a shift to remote learning in schools.