A devastating explosion struck a popular beach destination on the Black Sea coast near Gelendzhik, resulting in at least seven fatalities according to Russian authorities. Moscow has attributed the incident to a Ukrainian drone strike targeting the civilian recreational area. The attack highlights the ongoing escalation of cross-border military operations affecting civilian zones in the region, raising international concerns about the protection of non-combatants during the conflict.

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