Russia Reports 27 Dead After Drone Attack in Horly, Kherson Region

Overview

• Officials say the death toll stands at 27, including two minors, after a New Year gathering was struck in the coastal village.
• Thirty-one people were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, including five minors, according to the Investigative Committee.
• The Health Ministry reports one child is in extremely critical condition and four people, including one child, remain in serious condition, with others stable at moderate severity.
• Russia’s Investigative Committee opened a criminal case on terrorism and reported recovering fragments of several unmanned aerial vehicles at the scene.
• Regional authorities declared Friday and Saturday days of mourning as the governor alleged a targeted drone strike on a cafe and hotel where civilians had gathered.