Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Summary
A drone crashed onto a busy beach in southern Russia, killing seven people, including three children, and injuring 40 others. Local officials say Ukraine deliberately targeted civilians, but Ukraine has not confirmed this and both sides deny aiming at civilians.Key Facts
- The drone hit a beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka on the Black Sea in the Krasnodar region.
- Seven people died, and 40 were injured; 17 of the injured were hospitalized.
- Video shows the drone crashing in a fireball on the beach as tourists watched.
- The governor accused Ukraine of deliberately striking civilians; Ukraine has made no comment.
- Some reports say electronic warfare may have caused the drone to lose control and crash.
- Witnesses heard gunfire before the explosion, possibly Russian air defenses trying to stop the drone.
- Ukraine has recently increased long-range strikes inside Russia, targeting military-related sites.
- Russia has continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing many civilian casualties since February 2022.
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