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Ukrainian drones strike Russian cities; Japan earthquake kills 13
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian cities; Japan earthquake kills 13

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian drones attacked industrial areas in Ryazan and Taganrog, Russia, injuring six people in Ryazan and killing one in Taganrog.
  • The attacks targeted logistics centers and industrial sites, with Wildberries, a major online retailer, being among the affected businesses.
  • Separately, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture killed 13 people and caused widespread damage.

Ukrainian drones struck industrial districts in Russia's Ryazan and Taganrog overnight, causing casualties and damage. In Ryazan, six people were injured in an attack on an industrial area, with social media reports indicating a Wildberries logistics center was a target. The company has since restricted access to its Ryazan facility. This marks a continuation of recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries sites across Russia.

According to the situation as of 8:30 AM (1:30 AM Poland time), 13 deaths have been confirmed, along with extensive damage, including building collapses, fires, and road damage.

— Sanae TakaichiJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi describing the earthquake's impact.

Taganrog, an industrial hub in the Rostov region, also came under attack. Authorities reported one woman died and a man was injured when debris from a downed missile fell on a residential building. The damaged building was evacuated, and the city's mayor stated that several businesses and private homes were affected by what she described as an "intense air attack."

I extend my sincere condolences to the families of the victims and my sympathy to those affected.

— Sanae TakaichiJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressing sympathy after the earthquake.

In Japan, a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu on July 28, killing 13 people. Search efforts for missing individuals are ongoing, with time being a critical factor. The earthquake caused extensive damage, including building collapses, fires, and road destruction. Over 3,600 soldiers, firefighters, and police are involved in the rescue operation. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed condolences to the victims' families and assured that the government is providing essential supplies to shelters amidst high temperatures. Evacuation orders were issued for over 260,000 residents, and nearly 37,000 households remained without power. Approximately 100 injured individuals were taken to local hospitals.

The government is doing everything in its power to deliver food, water, power generators, and air conditioners to shelters due to the ongoing heat.

— Sanae TakaichiJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on government relief efforts.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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