Overview
- Regional authorities say three drones, including a reconnaissance craft and one carrying an incendiary device, hit the venue near midnight during New Year celebrations.
- At least ten wounded were transferred to Crimean hospitals, all with mine‑explosion injuries, and three patients including a child remain in serious condition.
- The Investigative Committee opened a terrorism probe, regional leaders published photos from the site, and forensic authorities have identified seven of the victims.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin was briefed by Governor Vladimir Saldo, and the region ordered assistance for victims’ families and declared days of mourning.
- Belarusian officials issued public condemnations and Russia’s human rights ombudswoman appealed to the United Nations to denounce the attack.