Russia Says 24 Killed in Attack in Occupied Kherson Region

Russian-installed authorities in the Kherson region said a Ukrainian drone attack overnight struck a cafe and a hotel on the Black Sea coast, killing and wounding dozens.

Three drones hit the buildings in the village of Khorly, killing at least 24 and injuring more than 50 as people celebrated the New Year, Vladimir Saldo, Russia’s installed head of the occupied part of Kherson region, said in a Telegram post. One of the drones carried an incendiary device, he said.