Drone Attack Kills 11 at Holiday Camp in Russian-Controlled Zaporizhzhia

A Russian‑installed local authority in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine reported that an overnight drone strike on a holiday camp killed at least eleven people, including five children. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, was described as a deliberate targeting of civilians by the authorities, who accuse Ukrainian forces of orchestrating the strike.

The camp, situated in a part of Zaporizhzhia held by Russian troops, was reportedly struck by a drone that dropped explosives on the compound, causing widespread damage and casualties among residents and visitors. The local administration, controlled by Russian appointees, has called for an investigation and has urged international bodies to look into the incident, citing the use of civilian infrastructure in the conflict.

The incident adds to a series of clashes in the region where both sides have been accused of attacks on non‑combatants. While Ukrainian officials have not issued a statement on this particular strike, the report underscores the ongoing risk to civilians in areas of active hostilities and the broader concerns about the conduct of warfare in contested territories.