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Three days after a Ukrainian drone crashed on a beach at a Russian Black Sea resort, here’s what we know about the victims

On August 3, a Ukrainian drone came down and exploded on a beach in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka, part of Gelendzhik. At the time of the drone attack, people were on the beach and in the water and were not evacuated. Seven people were killed, including four children, and 40 people were injured. Local residents and tourists complained that they hadn’t heard any sirens, even though the village…

Three days after a Ukrainian drone crashed on a beach at a Russian Black Sea resort, here’s what we know about the victims

A child was among three fatalities following overnight missile strikes near Ukraine's capital, Kiev, according to a local official. Three additional individuals sustained injuries as ballistic missiles struck the area east of Kiev. This incident marks an escalation in Russian aggression, following a series of attacks that have already claimed the lives of 21 people.

Ukraine finds itself in a precarious position, having witnessed a depletion of Western-provided interceptor missiles essential for defending its airspace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urgently requested additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles, expressing dissatisfaction with the current level of aid. The situation took a turn on Saturday when Trump seemed to contradict a previous pledge to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture defensive systems.

Despite this, Zelensky continues to cite an existing agreement with the US regarding the licensing. Since assuming office, Trump has reduced direct military support for Ukraine. Instead, European allies have stepped in to provide crucial supplies, including expensive US-made Patriot missiles, which are then donated to Ukraine.

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