Russia says at least 20 killed in Ukrainian drone strike

Russia says at least 20 killed in Ukrainian drone strike
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Online Desk

Published: 2026-01-01 19:30:01

Updated on: 2026-01-01 19:33:38

MOSCOW,

A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian-held part of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region has killed at least 20 people, a Moscow-installed governor and Russian authorities said on Thursday.

“Three UAVs struck a cafe and hotel on the Black Sea coast in Khorly. According to preliminary reports, more than 50 people were injured, and 24 people were killed,” Vladimir Saldo, a governor of the Russian-occupied part of the Kherson region, said on Telegram.

Russia’s Investigative Committee said it had opened a probe into the attack, which had “killed more than 20 people and injured many more.”