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Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Black Sea Beach Resort in Gelendzhik, Russia
Just the facts
Regional officials in Russia reported that a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into a crowded beach area in Gelendzhik along the Black Sea coast. The strike killed at least seven people, including three children, and injured approximately 40 others. Video recorded at the scene showed the drone impacting near beachgoers during peak recreation hours. Ukrainian military authorities did not issue an immediate public comment regarding the Gelendzhik strike.
Why this is news
A Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach in the Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik, Russia, during daytime hours. Russian authorities reported multiple casualties following the drone impact.
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