Ukrainian drone attacks hit Russian regions as Kyiv strike leaves nine dead

Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple regions across Russia, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to commercial infrastructure. In Krasnodar Krai, regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed that a drone crash on a beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka killed seven people, including three children, and injured around 40 others.

In Moscow Oblast, Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported five deaths and 10 injuries after drones struck warehouse facilities. Further north in Leningrad Oblast, air defenses intercepted 17 drones, though fallen debris sparked a fire at a Wildberries logistics complex in Krasny Bor, injuring one person.

Concurrently, a Russian attack on Kyiv left nine people dead and 33 injured. On the frontline, Russian troops achieved tactical progress near Artelne, while Ukrainian forces continued advancing toward Uspenovka. Additionally, Belarus announced the formation of a new air assault brigade near the Ukrainian border.

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