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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Gelendzhik, 7 Killed, 40 Injured

8/3/2026

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Ukrainian drone attack on the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik killed seven people, including three children, and injured about 40.
Russian health ministry said 21 people were rushed to hospital, with nine in serious condition.
Krasnodar region Governor Venyamin Kondratyev called the strike a deliberate attack on civilians and a tragedy.
Ukraine says it has stepped up long-range drone attacks into Russia, targeting oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses.

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Ukrainian drone attack on the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik killed seven people, including three children, and injured about 40.
Russian health ministry said 21 people were rushed to hospital, with nine in serious condition.
Krasnodar region Governor Venyamin Kondratyev called the strike a deliberate attack on civilians and a tragedy.
Ukraine says it has stepped up long-range drone attacks into Russia, targeting oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses.