Russian Attacks Intensify Across Ukraine, Civilian Areas Bear the Brunt
As the conflict escalates, Russian forces target civilian infrastructure in multiple Ukrainian regions, causing casualties and widespread damage.
- Russian troops targeted civilian facilities in Kharkiv, Odesa, and Kherson, resulting in multiple civilian injuries and significant infrastructure damage.
- In Kharkiv, a 49-year-old civilian was killed and several others injured due to artillery and aerial bombardments.
- Ukrainian air defenses downed numerous Russian drones and missiles, including a Su-25 fighter-bomber, amidst ongoing aerial attacks.
- Russia faces international scrutiny as it opens a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, while continuing its aggressive military campaign.
- Explosive devices dropped by drones have destroyed educational institutions in Kherson, escalating concerns over the humanitarian impact of the conflict.