“Mass Drone Attack” on Russia’s Kazan Forces Airport Closure, Ukraine Retrieves Bodies Of 503 Troops

Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack on Kazan, striking residential buildings on December 21. Eight drones targeted multi-story structures, with six causing direct damage. Russian air defenses destroyed or neutralized several drones, while flights at nearby airports were temporarily halted. Tatarstan’s leader condemned the attack on civilians. Meanwhile, Ukraine intensified its military operations, using advanced UAVs and drones against Russian positions near Kharkiv. Simultaneously, Russian strikes in Kyiv damaged diplomatic missions, as both sides continued heavy combat with significant casualties and infrastructure impacts. n18oc_crux