Ukrainian Drone Boats Attack Sochi Promenade, Fire on Embankment Reported

On the evening of September 9, Ukrainian maritime drone boats attacked the promenade area of Sochi, Russia. A fire broke out on the embankment following the attack, with video footage circulating online showing flames burning near a beach cafe building.

The attack caused disruption in the coastal city, including the stopping of a concert by Russian pop singer Tatyana Bulanova at the Festival Hall. Authorities in the area confirmed the incident.

Ukrainian drone boat attacks on Russian Black Sea coastal cities have become increasingly common as Kyiv seeks to bring the costs of the war to Russian territory and demonstrate its ability to strike beyond the immediate front lines.