Four people, including a child, were killed when a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle crashed among beachgoers on a crowded beach in Russia’s Krasnodar region on Monday morning.
The incident occurred near Gelendzhik in the Krasnodar region, according to Russian authorities. The regional governor said the casualties were caused by falling drone debris after the aircraft was intercepted, rather than by a direct strike.
Ten civilians were also injured in the incident, including two minors. Three of the injured were taken to hospital, while the others received first aid at the scene.
On the orders of Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, a specialized disaster medical response team was deployed. Local authorities also announced that they would provide assistance to both the injured and the families of those killed.
Earlier on Monday, Kondratyev said the Ukrainian attack had targeted civilian infrastructure in the region. Emergency service crews continue to operate at the site where the drone wreckage fell.
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