2 weeks ago

Indian Student Injured in Drone Attack on Russia’s Ufa

An Indian student was hurt in a drone attack in Ufa, Russia.

The student had minor injuries and was taken to a hospital.

The student attends Bashkir State Medical University.

India’s embassy is helping the student and speaking with local officials.

The student’s name has not been released.

A drone also hit an oil refinery in Ufa.

Russian officials said hundreds of drones had been intercepted in several regions.

The attacks happened during a period of increased fighting between Russia and Ukraine.

Key facts

Injured person: An Indian national and student at Bashkir State Medical University
Injury status: Minor injuries; receiving treatment at a hospital
Embassy response: The Indian Embassy in Moscow is assisting the student and contacting local authorities
Student identity: The student’s name and other personal details were not disclosed
Additional damage: A drone struck an oil refinery in Ufa
Wider context: Russian authorities reported intercepting hundreds of drones across multiple regions
Location: Ufa is about 1,200–1,300 kilometers east of Moscow and well east of the Russia-Ukraine border

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