Russia's Missile and Drone Strikes on Ukraine Claim 12 Lives
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Russia's Missile and Drone Strikes on Ukraine Claim 12 Lives
Russia launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure, resulting in at least 12 civilian deaths.
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia fired 123 drones and more than 40 missiles on Saturday. Ukrainian defenses managed to shoot down 56 drones and redirect 61. However, no details were provided on how many missiles were intercepted.
Ukraine’s Emergency Services reported that a missile struck a residential building in the central city of Poltava, killing eight people, including a child, and injuring 17. The attack also damaged 18 buildings, a kindergarten, and energy facilities.
In the northeastern city of Kharkiv, the mayor confirmed that a drone attack killed one woman and wounded four others. Meanwhile, officials in Sumy region reported that three police officers lost their lives while patrolling during the attacks.