Russia said it intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks that targeted about 15 regions, including Tatarstan and annexed Crimea. The strikes hit industrial and civilian sites, including an oil refinery, killing at least 12 people and wounding 39, according to local authorities.
However, the BBC reported a separate toll from a drone strike on a busy beach at a popular Black Sea resort, saying seven people were killed and 40 injured, with three children among the dead. The conflicting figures could not be immediately reconciled.
The overnight barrage was one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory in recent months. The drones struck in waves, hitting fuel infrastructure and residential areas across a wide area.