Ukrainian drones strike a resort in annexed Crimea near Russian state dachas, Kremlin proxies say

The Crimean resort area of Foros was hit by Ukrainian drones, causing damage and casualties, the head of the Russia-installed occupation government of Crimea said.

The alleged target of the strike was Foros Sanatorium, a luxury resort located near four Russian state dachas — country homes of Russia's political elite, according to the Kremlin proxies.

Russia-installed head of annexed Crimea said three people were killed and 16 were injured in a reported attack.

According to some Telegram channels, "very important" guests were allegedly staying at the resort at the time of the strike.

Russia’s defence ministry confirmed the attack, but did not comment on who could have been a target or could have been at the resort during the alleged attack.

According to Crimea.Realities, a Crimean project of Radio Liberty's Ukrainian Service, four Russian state summer residencies or dachas are located between Foros — situated in the occupied peninsula's south — and Yalta. 

An investigation by the Russian media outlet Project found that Russian President Vladimir Putin had taken over two of the dachas.

The resort website states that on Sunday, the Foros Hall restaurant was closed due to a private event.

Ukraine hits two Russian amphibious aircraft

Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) claimed that for the first time, Kyiv forces hit two Russian amphibious aircraft in occupied Crimea.

According to HUR, the targeted aircraft are the Soviet-designed Be-12 Chayka (also known as “Mail” as per NATO reporting name). This is an anti-submarine amphibious aircraft equipped with high-value systems used for detecting and engaging submarines.

Before hitting Russian amphibious aircraft, HUR also reported that it had allegedly destroyed three Russian Mi-8 helicopters and a radar station in Crimea.

In Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine's southeast, Russian forces hit civilian and industrial infrastructure, sparking several fires that destroyed apartment buildings, private residences, and vehicles.

Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration Ivan Fedorov said that “the Russians targeted the city with at least five aerial bombs. They attacked civilian and industrial infrastructure."

Rescue crews from the State Emergency Service remain on site. At least three people were killed in the attack.

In total, 15 apartment buildings, 10 houses and several non-residential facilities were damaged in the city.

Russian forces also attacked the northeastern city of Sumy and the Kyiv region.

Overall, at least eight people were killed and 21 were injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past 24 hours.

Ukrainian forces downed 132 out of the 141 drones launched by Russia overnight, Ukraine’s air defence reported.