# Explosions and fires reported in Russia’s Sochi after Ukrainian drone attack

https://mins.news/en/item/57080

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-14 02:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/explosion-fires-reported-around-sochi-following-ukrainian-strikes/

> Witness videos show explosions and fires in Sochi after Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked the Russian Black Sea resort on Sept. 14. Russian air defenses were said to be operating. Monitoring channels reported possible damage to Vladimir Putin’s Bocharov Ruchey residence, but the extent of damage could not be independently verified.

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