Russians report drone attack in Tyumen, 2,000 km from Ukraine

Authorities in the Russian city of Tyumen, which is about 2,000 km away from Ukraine, have claimed that the area has been attacked by drones.

Source: Russian Telegram channel Astra, citing the information centre of the Tyumen Oblast authorities

Quote: "Three UAVs have been detected and downed within the territory of a business in the Antipino residential district of Tyumen."

Details: According to Russian officials, the information about the drones was received on the evening of 6 October. They said emergency services "prevented the drones from detonating" and "no explosions or fires occurred".

"All businesses in the area continue to operate normally and have not suspended their operations," the authorities claimed.

However, Astra reported that local residents had heard two explosions and were sharing videos on social media that show fire engines speeding through the area.

There is a major oil refinery in Tyumen. The Ukrainian military has not yet commented on the incident.

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