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Ukrainian forces say they destroyed a Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system in Gelendzhik, clearing the way for drones to strike a nearby S-400 launcher; satellite imagery confirms at least one launcher destroyed and a multi-hour fire ensued, with analysts suggesting Putin’s Black Sea estate is now left less protected.
Ukraine says it attacked Vladimir Putin’s private Gelendzhik residence—the so‑called Putin’s Palace—and its S-400 anti‑aircraft site, leaving the launch pad ablaze and signaling Kyiv’s aim to hit symbols of Kremlin power amid Moscow’s broader missile campaigns. The strike comes as Ukraine battles a Patriot defense shortfall and as ownership questions surrounding the palace—fed by Navalny’s investigations—linger, though Navalny died in prison in 2024. The episode underscores the ongoing, high-stakes conflict and the Kremlin’s security challenges as Putin moves between bunkers for protection.
A drone exploded on a busy Gelendzhik beach in Russia’s Krasnodar region, killing seven people including three children and injuring about 58. Moscow accused Kyiv of targeting civilians, while Ukraine did not deny launching the drone and said its air defenses shot it down, signaling a dangerous escalation in drone warfare near Moscow amid the broader war.
At least seven people were killed and 40 injured when debris from a Ukrainian drone fell on a crowded Gelendzhik beach in southern Russia; three of the dead were children, and it remains unclear whether the drone was shot down or crashed. Russian officials blamed the debris for the casualties, while Kyiv accused Russia’s air defenses; CNN analysis noted gunfire before the explosion as Ukraine has intensified strikes around Russia’s Black Sea coast.
A Ukrainian drone strike hit the Arkhipo-Osipovka beach near Gelendzhik in Russia’s Krasnodar region, killing six people including three children and injuring around 40. Moscow blames Kyiv; Ukraine has not commented as the broader war widens with strikes on infrastructure and warehouses behind the scenes.
Raging wildfires, suspected to be started deliberately, are threatening Vladimir Putin's £1billion Black Sea palace in Gelendzhik, Russia. Hundreds of firefighters, along with helicopters, fire-fighting planes, and vehicles, have been deployed to combat the blaze, which has engulfed 118 hectares of land. The fire is currently around ten miles away from Putin's palace, but officials are concerned about its potential to spread. The palace, allegedly built with state funds, is heavily guarded and features extravagant amenities such as a casino, underground ice rink, and an 'entertainment room' with stripper poles.