Ukraine, Russia trade deadly drone strikes in Black Sea
Updated 3 months ago6 new reports, including BBC News, Deutsche Welle, The Straits Times and 2 more.
The short version
Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and glide bomb strikes along the Black Sea coast. At least 11 civilians were killed and dozens injured in attacks on Russian resorts and Ukrainian ports.
Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian Black Sea resorts, including Gelendzhik and Arkhipo-Osipovka, killing civilians.3,6,8,9,10,11,14 Russian officials reported seven people killed, including three children, in the attack on Gelendzhik.3,8,9,14 Ukrainian drone debris killed six people in Arkhipo-Osipovka, according to Russian reports.7,11
ABC News reported at least 11 deaths in the Ukrainian strikes on Russian Black Sea resorts and Crimea.10 Russia said a cargo ship near Novorossiysk was hit by a drone, injuring three crew members.12 Russia struck Ukrainian vessels transporting military supplies in the Black Sea overnight, according to Russian military statements.2
Russian planes dropped glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens.7 Ukraine's acting foreign minister warned Russia is trying to block the Black Sea like the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt Ukraine's exports.17 Shipowners halted calls through Ukraine's main maritime export corridor due to Russian attacks on ports and commercial vessels.17
Ukraine used drones to target Russian occupied Crimea, disrupting fuel supply lines, according to a Ukrainian commander.4 Video footage showed Russian fuel trucks bursting into flames after a Ukrainian drone strike in occupied Crimea.4 Russia reported eight deaths from overnight attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea.2
UPI reported at least eight killed and 17 injured in exchanges of strikes between Ukraine and Russia.13 Russia accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians at a beach resort, calling it a war crime.15 Ukraine has not acknowledged killing Russian civilians in the Black Sea strikes, according to a CBS News report.16
“Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.”
Where outlets disagree
Why it matters
The Black Sea is a strategic waterway connecting Europe to Asia, bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and other nations. It is a critical route for grain and energy exports.1,17
Glide bombs are air-dropped munitions equipped with wings or guidance systems to extend their range and precision, allowing strikes from safer distances.5
Ukraine's grain exports have been disrupted by Russian attacks on Black Sea ports, forcing farmers to use temporary storage.1
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