Russian city of Nizhnekamsk cancels public events after drone threat - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPZlRCczRSY2pRb2k3elQ4cElhckJLZGdNcU1tTjdsX1pMSHVuRVVoNmVHbWpBcUFZR0tmVWRGaTJnbHZIWEphUXRiQ1VodVpNQ0Z3cEJkT1VmeWhpcVNBbHNjbkMxNFpYbE1PdjZaZ0JlMHZOQW9mZjVsUGlINWhjbEczMVhIRkM1dS10ZUIxdk13MzAwa0JzT0dqRlFreHFZTW9MdnhUVHdnYlU?oc=5" target="_blank">Russian city of Nizhnekamsk cancels public events after drone threat</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Nizhnekamsk, a city in Tatarstan, Russia, has canceled all public events scheduled for June 12 due to a drone attack threat, as announced by Mayor Radmir Belyayev on Telegram. The city is home to major industrial facilities, including Sibur's Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical plant and Tatneft's TANECO oil refinery. No damage from the drones has been reported, and Russia's defense ministry stated that 231 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight.

In response to a looming drone attack threat, Nizhnekamsk has announced the cancellation of all public events scheduled for June 12. The city hosts major industrial facilities, including Sibur's Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical plant and Tatneft's TANECO oil refinery. Concurrently, Togliatti is also under threat, with authorities mentioning downed Ukrainian drones. The situation coincides with preparations for Russia Day celebrations on June 12.

On the morning of June 12, drones attacked the Russian region of Tatarstan. Following explosions in Nizhnekamsk, a major fire broke out at one of Russia’s largest petrochemical plants, Nizhnekamskneftekhim. A drone alert was issued in Tatarstan, and temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures were introduced at Kazan and Nizhnekamsk airports. Residents reported powerful explosions in the city, and drones struck the Sibur facility in Nizhnekamsk.