Russian city Ryazan declares state of emergency after Ukrainian drone attack

MOSCOW, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The Russian city of Ryazan has declared a state of emergency following a nighttime drone attack by Ukrainian forces, the city administration's press service said Friday.

According to the official website of the Ryazan administration, the emergency regime was activated on Friday and will remain in effect until further notice for the management and forces of the regional subsystem of the unified state system for warning and mitigation of emergencies in the Ryazan region. A regional response level has been established.

Ryazan is a city located about 200 km southeast of Moscow.

Denis Bokov, first deputy chairman of the regional government, has been appointed head of the cleanup operations to address the aftermath of the emergency.

Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov reported earlier that the attack by Ukrainian forces damaged two multi-story residential buildings, with drone debris falling on the premises of an industrial enterprise.

According to the latest data, 28 people were injured and four killed, including a child.

Classes have been canceled at schools and kindergartens in the Oktyabrsky district. Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case for a terrorist act. Enditem