- Eyewitness footage shows a drone exploding on a beach resort near a palace identified in the title as Putin’s Black Sea palace.
- Russian officials said at least seven people, including three children, were killed after the drone crashed onto a busy beach at the resort of Arkhipo-Osipovka on Monday (3 August).
- About 40 others were injured in what Moscow claims was a deliberate Ukrainian attack on civilians, while Kyiv has yet to comment on the strikes.
- Holidaymaker video shows the drone flying over the beach close to Gelendzhik before being shot down and bursting into flames.
A drone explosion at a beach resort near Putin's Black Sea palace resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, including three children, and injured around 40 others. The incident occurred on Monday, August 3, at the resort of Arkhipo-Osipovka, a popular vacation spot close to Gelendzhik.25
Eyewitness footage captured the moment the drone was seen flying over the beach before it was shot down, leading to a dramatic explosion. Russian officials have labeled the incident a deliberate Ukrainian attack on civilians, although Kyiv has not yet issued a response to the claims. The attack has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict's impact on civilian areas, particularly in regions frequented by tourists.
The drone explosion has drawn international attention, highlighting the risks faced by civilians in conflict zones. As investigations continue, the situation remains tense, with both sides exchanging accusations regarding the attack's origins.
This tragic event underscores the ongoing volatility in the region and the potential for further escalation as the conflict persists.
“Three children were among the seven killed at Arkhipo-Osipovka, and about 40 others were injured in the blast. Holidaymaker video showed the drone flying over nearby Gelendzhik before it was shot down; Kyiv has yet to comment on Moscow’s claim that the strike was a deliberate Ukrainian attack.”
The Independent
