Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones
Summary
Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine killed at least six people overnight, and Russian forces reported shooting down 605 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and Crimea. Ukrainian officials said that fires and damage followed attacks on homes and infrastructure, while Ukraine claimed its military struck two oil refineries deep inside Russia.Key Facts
- Russian attacks killed six people in eastern Ukraine, including three in the Kharkiv region and three in the Sumy region.
- At least 19 people were wounded in these strikes, with additional injuries reported in Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions.
- A foreign wheat ship named Mera Queen was damaged by a Russian attack in Ukraine’s Black Sea area, causing a fire and killing one crew member.
- Russia’s Ministry of Defence said it intercepted and destroyed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Russian logistics sites linked to the e-commerce company Wildberries have been attacked multiple times since mid-July.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces struck two oil refineries inside Russia, though Russian officials have not confirmed this.
- Russia has been increasing attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports to disrupt trade and exports.
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