Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said two apartment blocks were hit in the attack, leading to a partial collapse of one building entrance. The victims were later pulled from the rubble during rescue operations.“Two people an adult woman and a child have died in Syzran following an attack by an enemy drone,” Fedorishchev said in a statement, describing the incident as a crime against civilians.

Russia’s Emergency Ministry, cited by domestic news agencies, said rescue efforts had been completed and that no additional victims were believed to be trapped under the debris. No further casualty details were provided.

There was no immediate response from Ukraine. Both Kyiv and Moscow have consistently denied deliberately targeting civilian populations since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The strike comes as Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian infrastructure in recent months, particularly energy-related sites, while U.S.-mediated peace talks remain on hold and Washington’s attention is partly focused on escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Syzran, located roughly 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, is home to a major oil refinery, underscoring its strategic importance within Russia’s energy network.

Fedorishchev, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said four people, including one child, had been rescued from the debris. He did not provide details on casualties or the extent of damage.

The incident occurred in Syzran, a city on the Volga River, amid ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine that have increasingly involved cross-border drone strikes.

Authorities have not released further information on the scale of the attack or whether additional people remain trapped. Rescue teams were continuing efforts at the site, according to the governor’s statement.

There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials.