A drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik, killing at least seven people, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet said video showed the moment of the strike. Details about the drone's origin and an official response were not available in the reporting.
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Key facts
- A drone struck a crowded beach near Gelendzhik, according to Al Jazeera.
- At least seven people were killed, Al Jazeera reported.
- The beach was near the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik on Russia's coast.
- Al Jazeera said video showed the moment of the strike.
- The origin of the drone and any official response were not stated in the available reporting.
A drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik, killing at least seven people, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera said video showed the moment the drone struck the crowded beach.
The outlet reported the location of the strike as near Gelendzhik, a resort on Russia’s Black Sea coast.
The available reporting confirms the death toll as at least seven people. Further details about the circumstances of the strike were not provided in the source material.
No information regarding the origin of the drone, the total number of casualties, or an official response was included in the reporting available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
The strike near a Black Sea resort area is being reported by Al Jazeera as causing civilian deaths, though key details, including the drone's origin, remain unconfirmed in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the drone strike happen?
According to Al Jazeera, the drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.
How many people were killed?
Al Jazeera reported that at least seven people were killed in the strike.
Was there video of the incident?
Yes. Al Jazeera published video showing the moment the drone struck the beach.
Timeline
- Drone slams into Russian beach, killing at least 7 people
Al Jazeera: Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.