Huge drone strike near Putin's £1billion palace as despot's assassination fears soar

Pictures showed the huge explosion. 18:16, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Updated: 18:16, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 The explosion (Image: East2West)There was terror on a Russian beach today as a “downed” Ukrainian drone crashed and exploded onto sunbathers.At least four people were killed and a dozen wounded as the unmanned plane exploded in Arkhipo-Osipovka. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyOne of the dead was reportedly a child.The horror was just 17 miles from Vladimir Putin’s secret £1 billion Gelenzhik palace bolthole, likened to the lair o