Ukrainian drone kills seven at Russian beach resort
The short version
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian beach resort killed seven people and injured 40. The incident occurred during a deadly summer for civilians in the Russia-Ukraine war.
A drone strike on a Russian beach resort killed seven people, officials reported.2,1 Forty people were injured in the attack, according to officials.1 The drone was reported to be Ukrainian, though its target and purpose were unclear.1
The incident occurred during a resort area that was crowded with holidaymakers.2 Officials did not immediately explain why the drone crashed in the resort area.2 The attack adds to a deadly summer for civilians affected by the Russia-Ukraine war.2
Why it matters
The Russia-Ukraine war has seen repeated civilian casualties in both countries since 2022.2
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