Russia launches new wave of attacks on Ukraine; at least four dead reported
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Russian attacks on Dnipro killed at least four people and injured 16, including some critically.
- Kyiv also reported casualties and damage from missile strikes, with residents seeking shelter.
- The attacks occurred as dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone attack in Romania.
Russian missile attacks struck the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing at least four people and leaving 16 injured, some in serious condition, regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha reported Tuesday. The governor stated on Telegram that the enemy attack claimed the lives of four people.
The number of injured in the Russian night attack in Dniprรณ rose to 16.
Kyiv also experienced explosions and casualties, with authorities reporting several injuries. Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv military administration, confirmed on Telegram that the enemy was attacking with ballistic missiles and urged residents to seek shelter. AFP journalists observed dense smoke columns and heard explosions in the capital, where residents were seen heading to shelters with bags and blankets. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported multiple fires and power outages caused by the strikes, with at least four people injured.
This enemy attack claimed the lives of 4 people.
In the central city of Kharkiv, eight people were injured, according to regional governor Oleg Siniegubov. These attacks followed an incident where dozens of countries condemned Russia at the United Nations for a drone attack on an apartment building in Romania. A 14-year-old boy and a 53-year-old woman were hospitalized after the drone attack in Galati, near Romania's border with Ukraine. The Romanian foreign minister stated that such behavior is unacceptable under international law and must stop, presenting evidence that the drone was launched by Russian forces. The Russian embassy in Romania accused Ukraine of organizing a provocation.
The enemy is attacking with ballistic missiles.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.