A Ukrainian strike on the city of Sevastopol in Russia-occupied Crimea has resulted in at least five deaths and over 100 injuries, according to authorities. The attack, carried out with US-supplied ATACMS missiles equipped with cluster warheads, caused devastation when one missile deviated from its trajectory and exploded over the city. Russian air defenses intercepted four missiles but failed to prevent the fatal explosion.
Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported on Telegram that among the victims were three children and two adults who tragically lost their lives. The aftermath of the strike was captured in chilling video footage, showing wounded civilians being evacuated from the beach, some still dressed in swimwear.
Among the casualties was Sofia Averyanov, the nine-year-old daughter of Oleg Averyanov, Deputy Mayor of Magadan, who was vacationing with her family in Sevastopol at the time of the attack. The incident has heightened tensions in the region and sparked international concern over the escalation of conflict in Crimea.