Russian officials say 11 killed in Ukrainian strikes
The Ukrainian strikes on a Russian Black Sea resort and annexed Crimea also wounded dozens.
Ukrainian strikes in Russia's Black Sea resort of Arkhipo-Osipovka and the annexed peninsula of Crimea resulted in 11 deaths and numerous injuries, according to Russian officials. The attack on Arkhipo-Osipovka claimed seven lives, including three children, while a strike on Crimea killed four more people. Governor Venyamin Kondratyev of Krasnodar region confirmed a drone attack on the seaside village, while Governor Sergey Aksyonov of Crimea reported the fatalities.
The ongoing conflict has seen a rise in civilian casualties, with the UN reporting an increase in deaths among non-combatants throughout 2026. Russia initiated its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and has continued to launch attacks from Crimea. The intensified counter-strikes from Ukraine, particularly targeting Crimea, have led to power and fuel shortages in the region.
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