Rustam Minnikhanov

Russia reports drone attacks over 1,000 km from Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday reported drone attacks on factories in Tatarstan, more than 1,100 kilometres (690 miles) from Ukraine, and said people were wounded in the strikes.

"Drone attacks took place against factories in Tatarstan at Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk," Tatar leader Rustam Minnikhanov's press service said on Telegram.

The number of victims is growing: At least eight children and a teacher killed VIDEO

The evacuation of children is underway.
Earlier, it was announced that unknown persons opened fire near the educational institution, and later an explosion was heard.
It is stated that a teenager is being suspected of the shooting and that he was detained.
32 people were injured, of which 12 children and one adult were taken to hospital.

Turkey, Tatarstan to work together in energy resources

Turkey and Tatarstan can work together on energy resources, Economy Turkish Minister Nihat Zeybekci said March 27.

"Both nations have blood ties, and so should seek to further each other's interests," Zeybekci said after a meeting with Tatar President Rustam Minnikhanov as part of his visit to the oil-rich Russian federal subject.