Drones hit a high-rise building in Kazan, Russia. At least seven drones struck the Russian city of Kazan on the morning

of December 21st, hitting residential buildings, one of which was a 32-story luxury building. Drones have hit

high-rise buildings in Kazan, the capital of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, with the attacks causing the city's airport

to temporarily suspend flights. The Russian Defense Ministry said the attacks came in three waves between 7:40

a.m. and 9:20 a.m. local time on December 21st. The ministry claimed the

drones were of Ukrainian origin, while Ukrainian authorities have not issued any comment. The press service of Rustam

Minnikhanov, the leader of the autonomous Republic of Tatarstan, said in a statement that eight drones attacked the

city. According to the statement, six struck residential buildings, one struck an industrial facility, and one was shot

down over a river. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the drones were of Ukrainian origin, while Ukrainian

authorities have not issued any comment. According to a statement from the Kazan mayor's office on Telegram, drones

targeted residential areas in three districts of the city. A video posted on the local Telegram news channel, Astra, and verified

by the Associated Press shows a drone flying into the upper floors of a high-rise building.

Drones hit high-rise building in Kazan, Russia.