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Russia says seven killed as Ukrainian drone hits crowded Russian beach
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- At least seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 injured when debris from a Ukrainian drone fell onto a crowded beach in Gelendzhik, southern Russia, in one of the deadliest recent incidents.
- It remains unclear if the drone crashed or was shot down by Russian air defenses, with video analysis showing gunfire moments before the drone veered sharply and hit the beach.
- Ukrainian officials blamed Russian air defense forces for shooting down the drone over a crowded area and criticized Russian authorities for inadequate safety measures during air raid alerts.
- The Krasnodar region, including Gelendzhik near the Novorossiysk Naval Base, has been frequently targeted by Ukrainian strikes against Russian military and economic infrastructure.
- Recent months have seen intensified Ukrainian attacks inside Russia, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, while Russian attacks in Ukraine have caused significant civilian casualties, marking some of the deadliest periods since the invasion began.
