Ukraine launches missiles into the Crimean region and they were intercepted by the Russian defense system. This caused debris to fall on many tourists on the beach in Sevastopol.
Mikhail Razvozhayev, governor of Sevastopol in Ukraine's Russian-occupied Crimean region, reported that Ukraine's latest attack on June 23 left missile fragments scattered all over the beach and resulted in the deaths of 5 tourists and the injury of more than 100 people.
“Unfortunately, we now have 124 victims, including three children and two adults,” Razvosayev said.
The Russian Defense Ministry revealed that Ukraine carried out the attack on Sevastopol using a “US-supplied tactical ATACMS missile with a cluster warhead.”
The ministry said that Russian air defense systems shot down four missiles. But another child added, “The flight path deviated from the effects of the air defense system.” “Which led to the warhead exploding in the air above the city.”
A video clip posted on the X website shows the aftermath of the attack. Injured civilians were carried from the beach on stretchers before being transferred to vehicles. He saw many tourists and some of them were still wearing their swimsuits. They were evacuated from the area.
Among the victims killed in the Ukrainian attack was the 9-year-old daughter of Oleg Avrianov, deputy mayor of Magadan. Who went to the beach
– Razvosayev said and added that the deaths in the exchange of fire were due to the timing of the attack, which occurred “at a time when some civilians were returning from work.” “Some have already gone to the beach with their children.”
One eyewitness said that at the time of the accident there was no siren warning of an air attack. Some residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the failure to sound sirens to warn them.
Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in constant contact with the Sevastopol authorities. She added that the Russian government's first priority is to provide all necessary assistance to the victims.
Ukraine has not yet officially commented on the attack, insisting that the attack in Crimea was only targeting Russian naval bases and warships.
Before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Sevastopol was a popular tourist destination for Russians. Even after the outbreak of war, Russians continue to flock to this coastal city despite the dangers.
Compiled from CNN