Residents of Kazan were awakened overnight by the sounds of explosions that are believed to be related to a drone attack on the city. Reports of unusual activity in the sky, including air defense systems, have appeared on social media and local Telegram channels. According to eyewitnesses, explosions were heard in different parts of the city, indicating a possible large-scale attack or that air defense systems were actively working to repel the threat.

There is currently no official information from the authorities or the military, leaving residents in a state of anxiety and uncertainty. However, the update says that the Kazan airport has entered the "Carpet" mode, which means the suspension of all flights, both departure and arrival. This is standard procedure in the event of an air attack threat or when air defense systems are operating in the immediate vicinity of the airport.

The "Carpet" mode involves a complete closure of the airspace above the airport to ensure the safety of civilian aircraft and passengers. This means that all flights scheduled for this time will be delayed or rerouted to other airports. Information on the number of delayed flights and their new departure or arrival times has not yet been specified, but this is a clear sign of the seriousness of the situation.

Kazan, as the capital of Tatarstan, is an important economic and cultural center, making it a potential target for drone attacks. In recent years, especially amid the conflict with Ukraine, Russia has seen an increase in the use of drones for military purposes, both for reconnaissance and for direct attacks on infrastructure.