13 killed in drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan declares mourning

A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan following a deadly attack that killed 13 residents. The decree, issued by the republic’s governor, orders all public buildings to close and flags to be flown at half‑staff for the remainder of the week.

The incident, which occurred in the city of Kazan on Tuesday, involved a mass shooting that left 13 people dead and several others injured. Local police and emergency services responded immediately, and the attack is currently under investigation by the federal interior ministry. Officials have not yet identified a suspect or motive, but the incident is being treated as a potential act of terrorism.

In observance of the mourning period, the republic will hold memorial services at state‑owned venues and encourage residents to participate in community vigils. The authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with ongoing investigations into the attack.