Key facts
- Russia stated that a Ukrainian drone attack on the resort town of Gelendzhik resulted in seven fatalities.
- Among the deceased were three children.
- Forty people were reported injured in the attack.
- Verified video footage showed the impact of the strike on a beach.
- Eyewitnesses described air defense activity during the incident.
Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone attack on the resort town of Gelendzhik killed seven people, including three children, and injured 40 others. Verified video footage depicted the impact of the strike on a beach. Eyewitnesses also reported that air defense systems were active during the incident. Initial reports from Russia had stated four people were killed, including one child, with 10 injured.