Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills One in Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack on a ferry at Port Kavkaz in southern Russia resulted in one death and multiple injuries, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev. The attack, which occurred early on July 23, set the ferry ablaze but did not threaten to spread to other areas. Port Kavkaz serves as a crucial transit point connecting Russia to the annexed Crimea, and has been targeted by Ukrainian forces in previous attacks aimed at disrupting Russian logistics. In related incidents, Ukrainian air defenses reportedly downed several Russian drones, while Russian forces claimed to have intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones over Crimea and other regions. The escalation of these drone strikes highlights the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia since the latter's invasion in 2022.