Russia kills eight people in Ukraine, attacks two vessels in Black Sea
Summary
Russian forces launched a large attack on Ukraine using missiles, drones, and artillery, causing deaths and damage to towns and infrastructure. Russia said it hit two commercial ships in the Black Sea, while Ukraine's air defenses stopped most incoming attacks. Poland responded by increasing its air defenses due to nearby Russian drone activity.Key Facts
- Russian attacks targeted many parts of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
- Eight people were killed, and many others injured during these attacks across multiple communities.
- Ukraine’s Air Force reported intercepting or jamming 141 incoming drones and missiles.
- Russia fired two Zircon antiship missiles and used Geran-4 loitering drones to strike two commercial vessels near Odesa.
- The damaged vessels were reportedly carrying military supplies according to Russia’s Defence Ministry.
- Poland increased its air defense readiness and briefly scrambled jets due to heavy Russian drone activity near its border.
- Russia claims to have gained over 5,300 square kilometers this year in its offensive, including recent advances near Zaporizhzhia.
- The most intense fighting is reported near the Kramatorsk-Slovyansk area in eastern Ukraine.
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