Ukrajinski dron srušio se na plažu punu kupača u Crnom moru: najmanje sedam mrtvih i 40 ozlijeđenih

A drone strike by Ukrainian forces hit a crowded beach in the Black Sea, killing at least seven people and injuring 40 others, according to Russian authorities. The attack occurred in Arkhipo-Osipovka, a tourist resort near Gelendzhik in the Krasnodar region, on Monday. Videos verified by Reuters showed the drone crashing into a section of the beach filled with swimmers, triggering a powerful explosion. Local officials confirmed the casualties, with three children among the dead. The incident took place in a popular vacation spot within the Gelendzhik resort complex. Regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev described the attack as a “tragedy” and accused Kyiv’s government of launching a deliberate assault against civilians. He claimed it was an “attack by the regime in Kiev against the civilian population.” The Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, echoed these claims, labeling the action as “terrorism.” Russian officials initially mentioned the fall of fragments from a drone, a phrase often used when anti-air defenses intercept enemy aircraft. However, it remained unclear whether Russian forces attempted to divert the drone’s path before it struck. Emergency services transported 21 individuals, including three minors, to nearby hospitals, with nine remaining in critical condition. A specialized emergency response team was deployed to assist the victims. Ukraine has not commented on the attack. Both Moscow and Kyiv maintain that neither side deliberately targets civilians during the war, which began in February 2022 with Russia’s invasion. Earlier this month, Russia accused Ukrainian forces of killing 11 people, including four children, during an attack on a summer camp in the Zaporizhia region under Russian control. The attack comes amid intensified Ukrainian operations using long-range drones targeting Russian infrastructure. In recent months, Ukraine has launched strikes against oil refineries, logistics hubs, and other strategic sites within Russia. According to Kyiv, these actions aim to shift the burden of the war onto Russian civilians. Russian military activity continues, with ongoing attacks on cities in Ukraine, resulting in thousands of civilian deaths, mostly Ukrainians, and forcing millions to flee their homes. The conflict has escalated significantly since its outset, with both sides accusing each other of escalating violence and civilian harm. The incident raises new concerns about the evolving nature of warfare along the Black Sea coast, where both nations have increased their use of aerial assets. While Ukraine denies targeting civilians, the attack underscores the risks associated with such operations, particularly in densely populated areas. As investigations continue, the situation highlights the growing complexity and dangers of modern combat.