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Russian drones, missiles strike Ukraine in major attack; 10 dead, dozens wounded

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Russian drones and missiles struck Ukrainian cities including Kyiv and Dnipro early Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding about 100, according to authorities.
  • The attacks targeted power supply and infrastructure, with residential buildings in Kyiv hit, causing collapses and fires, while Dnipro also suffered casualties and damage.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a possible major Russian assault, and both sides continue to exchange attacks on energy facilities.

Russian drones and missiles pounded Ukrainian cities early Tuesday, resulting in at least 10 deaths and approximately 100 injuries, authorities reported. The coordinated assault targeted Kyiv and Dnipro, striking residential areas and infrastructure.

We couldn’t understand what ⁠was happening - some kind of apocalypse?

— Olha MudraA resident described the scene of destruction in Kyiv after a strike.

In the capital, Kyiv, overnight strikes killed four people and wounded 58, including children. Mayor Vitali Klitschko described scenes of destruction, with a suspected missile strike causing a partial collapse of a 24-storey apartment building and igniting fires. "We couldn’t understand what was happening - some kind of apocalypse?" said Olha Mudra, a resident at one strike site, describing the scene as "everything in smoke, you could see nothing."

Everything was covered (with debris), ​everything in smoke, you could see nothing.

— Olha MudraA resident described the immediate aftermath of the strike in Kyiv.

The southeastern city of Dnipro and its surroundings also faced a missile and drone attack, killing six people and injuring 36. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha shared images of destroyed residential buildings, burnt-out vehicles, and a damaged children's playground. Air raid warnings were issued across much of the country following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warnings of a potential large-scale Russian offensive. "Intelligence warnings regarding Russian strikes remain in effect. A massive strike is possible. They have prepared one," Zelenskyy stated in his nightly video address.

Intelligence warnings regarding Russian strikes remain in effect. ​A massive strike is possible. They ​have prepared one.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a potential major Russian assault.

Attacks also occurred in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, where a child was among 10 injured. Meanwhile, Russian regions also reported attacks, with the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar being targeted. The ongoing conflict, now over four years old, has seen Russia target Ukraine's power and infrastructure, while Ukraine has increased its attacks on Russian oil facilities.

Our defenders are ready 24/7 to the fullest extent possible with the supplies currently available.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured readiness of the country's defenses.
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