Ukrainian drone attacks kill two, injure 17 in southwestern Russia
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- Ukrainian drone attacks in southwestern Russia resulted in at least two deaths and 17 injuries.
- The attacks targeted the cities of Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod.
- Russian forces also conducted strikes across the border, causing casualties in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit southwestern Russia overnight, causing casualties in the cities of Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod. Local authorities reported that at least two people were killed and 17 others were injured in the attacks.
In Rostov-on-Don, a major export hub on the Sea of Azov, two members of the same family died, and five others were wounded, with two in critical condition, according to regional governor Yuri Slyusar. Debris from the drones reportedly sparked fires in various locations, including warehouses, and shattered windows in apartment buildings.
Debris from drones caused fires in various locations, including warehouses, while windows in apartment buildings were shattered.
In Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, a Ukrainian drone attack injured 12 people, including two children. Local authorities also reported that an apartment building caught fire as a result of the strike.
Meanwhile, across the border, Russian forces carried out strikes in Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia, the regional governor Ivan Fedorov stated that two men were killed and 13 were injured by Russian bomber and drone attacks in the regional capital. Sumy also experienced casualties, with five people injured by bombs dropped from Russian military aircraft, as reported by regional governor Oleh Hrohorov.
Two men were killed and 13 were injured by Russian bomber and drone attacks in the regional capital.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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