Feb 11 β€’ 10:48 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Kyiv Independent

'Russian army is not preparing to stop' β€” 3 toddlers among 9 killed in attacks on Ukraine over past day

In a series of Russian attacks on Ukraine, nine people, including three toddlers, were killed and dozens more injured, highlighting the ongoing conflict's impact on civilians.

In the latest developments of the conflict involving Ukraine and Russia, a series of aerial attacks by Russia have led to the tragic deaths of nine individuals, including three young toddlers. Local authorities reported that these attacks took place over a single day, with the Russian military launching 129 drones, of which Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 112. However, despite these efforts, 15 drones managed to penetrate defenses and strike various locations across Ukraine, underscoring the continuing threat posed by Russian military actions.

The strikes had a particularly devastating impact in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv Oblast, where four individuals, three toddlers aged one and two years and their 35-year-old pregnant mother, were killed. This horrific event has startled local communities and brought further attention to the war's violent implications for civilians. Reports highlighted that in addition to the fatalities, several other civilians sustained injuries due to the attacks, which also resulted in damage to critical infrastructure, including homes and public facilities, causing additional distress to the affected areas.

The persistent nature of these attacks signals an entrenched military strategy by Russia and raises questions about international responses to such humanitarian crises. As violence escalates, the plight of civilians living in these combat zones becomes increasingly dire, necessitating more urgent calls for diplomatic resolutions and assistance from the global community to protect vulnerable populations in Ukraine from further harm.

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