In a horrific series of overnight drone attacks in Ukraine, Russian forces struck multiple locations causing widespread devastation and loss of life. In Sumy, a Russian drone strike hit a ten-storey residential building, killing four people, including a child, and injuring nine others. Over 100 residents were evacuated as rescue efforts continue to search for potential survivors trapped under the rubble. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a “terrible Russian crime.”
In the port city of Izmail, near the Romanian border, apartment buildings, private houses, and educational institutions were targeted in another Russian drone attack. Residents recounted hearing powerful explosions and witnessing the destruction of their neighborhood. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 81 drones overnight, with 37 being shot down and 39 failing to reach their intended targets.
In the Donbas region, Russian forces shelled Kramatorsk, injuring 13 people, including two children, and causing damage to numerous homes. Vadim Filashkin, head of the Donetsk military regional administration, provided updates on the situation via his Telegram channel.
The ongoing assaults on civilian areas have sparked outrage and condemnation globally, with calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The people of Ukraine continue to endure the devastating impact of the Russian invasion as they struggle to rebuild and recover from the destruction caused by these relentless attacks.
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