Deadly drone strikes hit Russian regions as fighting intensifies across Ukraine

Ukrainian drone strikes against several Russian regions resulted in multiple fatalities and infrastructure damage. In Krasnodar Krai, a drone crashed onto a beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka, killing seven people, including three children, and injuring dozens. In Moscow Oblast, drone attacks left five people dead and at least 10 injured. A second night of drone strikes in Leningrad Oblast triggered a fire at a Wildberries logistics complex, injuring one person.

Simultaneously, a Russian attack on Kyiv killed nine residents and wounded 33. On the battlefield, Russian troops secured tactical advances near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian forces pushed forward toward Uspenivka in Donetsk Oblast. Meanwhile, reports indicate Belarus is establishing a new air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

Sources: France24, Mediazona, Point, The Insider, Радіо Свобода