Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30
Summary
Russian forces attacked eight regions in Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people and injuring 30. The city of Dnipro was most affected, with many wounded and buildings damaged. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the Russian drones and missiles used in the attacks.Key Facts
- Russian attacks hit eight regions of Ukraine, causing deaths and injuries.
- Five people died and 30 were wounded overnight, including children and police officers.
- Dnipro city had more than 20 wounded and damage to homes and public buildings.
- Ukrainian forces reported 619 Russian drones and 47 missiles launched; 610 were stopped or destroyed.
- Attacks targeted mainly civilian areas and infrastructure like homes, a post office, and a church.
- A Ukrainian elderly couple was killed in a previous strike on the port city of Odesa.
- The European Union recently approved new sanctions against Russia in energy, banking, and trade.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the EU to speed up sanctions to counter ongoing attacks.
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