Russian Drone Attacks in Ukraine Kill Civilians and Damage Infrastructure
Russia conducted a large-scale attack using approximately 100 kamikaze drones against Ukraine, with 27 breaching defences and striking civilian and military targets. At least 15 people were injured when a residential building in Dnipropetrovsk was hit, and energy infrastructure in Odesa was damaged in the coordinated strikes across northern, southern and eastern regions.
What happened
Russia conducted a large-scale drone attack using nearly 100 kamikaze drones against northern, southern and eastern Ukraine. The drones included Shahed models of Iranian manufacture, Gerbera, and other types, launched from Russian territory and Crimea. Ukrainian air defence units intercepted and destroyed 69 drones, but 27 drones struck 12 different targets.
The attacks targeted cities including Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk. In Odesa, Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure. In Dnipropetrovsk, a nine-storey residential building was hit, injuring at least 15 people.
Reported impact
At least 15 people were injured when a residential building in Dnipropetrovsk was struck. Energy infrastructure in Odesa was damaged in the attacks.
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Sources and evidence
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