UPDATE 2 - 3 civilians killed, 35 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian city

UPDATES WITH REPORTS FROM UKRAINIAN MEDIA

By Elena Teslova and Burc Eruygur

MOSCOW / ISTANBUL (AA) - Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian city of Izhevsk killed three and injured 35 civilians, regional authorities said Tuesday.

Aleksandr Brechalov, head of Russia’s Udmurtia region, said on Telegram that Ukraine targeted a military-industrial facility, launching drones from Ukrainian territory.

"Friends, I am currently at the hospital in Izhevsk. As of now, we have three fatalities, and 35 individuals have been hospitalized, among whom ten are in critical condition. All necessary medical assistance is being provided, including support from federal medical centers," he said.

The governor said he discussed the incident with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished speedy recovery to the injured.

Brechalov added that emergency services had been dispatched to the scene.

Udmurtia previously restricted flights into and out of Izhevsk airport.

All mass events scheduled for July 1 and 2 were canceled to honor the victims, Brechalov said.

Izhevsk is home to several factories operated by the Kalashnikov Holding Company, which manufactures both civilian and military products.

Ukrainian media outlets, including state news agency Ukrinform, later reported that Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) struck the Kupol Electromechanical Plant in Izhevsk in a drone attack.

"The target was more than 1,300 kilometers (807 miles) away," the report quoted a source in the SBU as saying, claiming that the facility specializes in manufacturing Tor and Osa air defense systems.