Ukrainian drone kills seven at Russian beach resort
Attack on a crowded resort in southern Russia leaves seven dead and 40 injured, officials say.
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
- More on
- Conflict
This account was written from the 2 reports listed below, filed by 2 independent outlets, and checked against them line by line. It is not a copy of any one of them. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Discussion
0Comments are screened automatically. Disagreement is fine; abuse and spam are not.
Loading…
Related
U.S.: Soldiers Refuse to Serve in the War Against Iran
Several U.S. soldiers are resigning because of the war in Iran, while Ukraine is simultaneously suffering from a shortage of Patriot missiles, which is being exacerbated by the same conflict.
Ukraine Attacks Russian Refineries and Orders an Evacuation in Kramatorsk
Kyiv struck two refineries on Russian territory. In Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, an evacuation order was issued due to Russian airstrikes.
dierk schaefer / CC BY 2.0Leipzig/Halle Airport halts flights after explosive drone found
Police removed the detonator and disarmed the drone, leading to an overnight flight suspension and a probe that examined a possible second device.
Drone with explosive found at Leipzig airport
Device was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane