Russia says seven killed as Ukrainian drone hits crowded Russian beach | CNN

cnn.com·Kosta Gak, Lauren Kent, Anna Chernova, Sana Noor Haq·2026-08-03T18:59:46.780Z
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A Ukrainian drone attack in southern Russia killed seven people, including three children, when debris fell on a beach in Gelendzhik. Ukrainian officials say the drone was targeting military infrastructure and blame Russian air defenses for shooting it down over a civilian area, while the article highlights Ukraine’s claim that it only hits military and war-related targets. It also notes the rising number of cross-border strikes and their toll on Russian civilians.

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