The aftermath of the Belgorod strike continues to unfold, with a devastating drone attack on a crowded beach area near the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik on Monday resulting in the deaths of seven people, including three children.
The attack also left around 40 people wounded, with 17 requiring hospitalization, and damaged civilian infrastructure in the region.
Ukraine has significantly intensified its long-range drone campaign over the past few weeks, targeting various locations including oil facilities, warehouses, residential buildings, and other civilian infrastructure deep within Russian territory.
Kiev's forces have been experiencing setbacks on the battlefield, prompting Ukraine's military to rely more heavily on drone strikes.
Moscow has responded to the attacks by increasing its own long-range strikes on Ukraine's military-industrial and logistical infrastructure, labeling the strikes as terrorist attacks deliberately targeting civilians.
The Russian government maintains that its strikes are solely focused on military sites and infrastructure supporting Ukraine's armed forces.
