Ukrainian sea drones strike Sochi waterfront, injuring nearly 30. Photos and videos from the scene.
Ukrainian sea drones — which Russia’s Defense Ministry calls “uncrewed boats” — struck the waterfront in Sochi on the evening of September 9. Twenty-eight people were injured, including two children, Krasnodar Krai’s operational headquarters reported. All those injured have received medical treatment; three adults and one child remain hospitalized.
On September 9, Ukrainian sea drones, referred to by Russia's Defense Ministry as "uncrewed boats," launched an attack on Sochi's waterfront, injuring 28 people, including two children, with three adults and a child still hospitalized. The attack began around 9 p.m., coinciding with singer Tatiana Bulanova's concert at the Festivalny House of Culture.
The performance was abruptly halted and the audience evacuated. Beachgoers initially watched as the explosions occurred, many fleeing only when the blasts were close. One witness described the chaos, stating that people were falling and running in panic, with the shock wave from each explosion being felt. A fire broke out on the waterfront, though authorities deemed the damage minor.
Sochi Mayor Andrei Proshunin closed the beaches to visitors until the area was fully cleared. Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against Ukraine, alleging a deliberate targeting of the resort area under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code.
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