Ukraine Faces Escalating Russian Drone Strikes and Civilian Casualties

Recent Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed and injured civilians, with significant damage reported to residential areas and infrastructure.

Russian drone assaults on the Kyiv region killed two civilians, including journalist Tetiana Kulyk, and injured others, while causing fires and structural damage in multiple districts.
A Russian airstrike on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk killed five people and injured 11, marking an escalation in attacks on civilian areas near the frontlines.
Ukraine's air defense intercepted 110 of 177 drones launched by Russia overnight, though significant damage to energy facilities and residential zones was reported.
In Kherson and Sumy regions, Russian drone and artillery attacks killed at least one civilian and injured several others, damaging homes and infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces launched counterattacks, regaining control of the village of Kotlyne near Pokrovsk and striking Russian military and infrastructure targets, including an oil refinery in Tuapse.