Two dead after drone attack on Syzran in Russia's Samara region, governor says
A drone attack in Syzran, Russia, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, according to the local governor. The incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides reporting casualties from various attacks. Peace negotiations have stalled, although Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed hope for renewed talks involving the U.S. and European partners.
- ▪Two people were killed in a drone attack on Syzran in Russia's Samara region.
- ▪Three people were injured in a separate drone attack in the Belgorod region.
- ▪Ukraine reported two deaths from Russian strikes in the Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
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Two dead after drone attack on Syzran in Russia's Samara region, governor saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 21, 2026, 01:29 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 01:34 PMListenMay 21 - Two people were killed in a drone attack on the town of Syzran in Russia's Samara region on the Volga River, the local governor said, while Ukraine also reported two dead as the two sides exchanged attacks overnight.A large oil refinery is located in Syzran, some 1,000 km (620 miles) from the border with Ukraine.
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