Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone crashed at a popular Black Sea resort, killing seven people, three of them children, and injuring 40, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Russia says seven people were killed in the incident.
- Three of those killed were children.
- Around 40 people were reported injured.
- The drone crashed at a popular Black Sea resort, according to the BBC.
Russia has said that seven people were killed and about 40 injured when a Ukrainian drone struck a busy beach at a popular Black Sea resort, according to the BBC.
Among those killed were three children, Russian authorities said, after the drone crashed at the resort during what was reported to be a busy period at the seaside location.
The BBC reported that the strike hit a popular resort on the Black Sea coast, an area frequented by holidaymakers.
Beyond the reported casualty figures, further details about the circumstances of the incident were not provided in the available account.
The report attributes the account of the deaths and injuries to Russian statements, as relayed by the BBC.
Why it matters
Reported civilian deaths, including of children, underscore the human toll of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Incidents at civilian locations such as beach resorts draw international attention to the risks faced by non-combatants.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured?
Russia says seven people were killed and around 40 injured, according to the BBC.
Were children among the victims?
Yes. According to the BBC, three children were killed when the drone crashed at the resort.
Where did the incident take place?
The drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea coast, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
BBC World: Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.