Feb 17 β€’ 07:01 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda

Nine injured in latest Russian attacks on Kharkiv, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts

Nine people have been injured in Russian attacks on the Kharkiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine over the last day.

In recent attacks attributed to Russian forces, nine individuals were injured in the Kharkiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The assaults resulted in damage to residential buildings and critical infrastructure, indicating a continuation of hostilities in these regions. Among the injured, two men aged 51 and 52 were affected in the village of Husynka, while other areas such as Kozacha Lopan and Enerhetykiv also faced destruction, including damaged homes and power lines.

The attacks utilized guided aerial bombs and drones, particularly Geran-2 loitering munitions, demonstrating the evolving military tactics employed by Russian forces in their ongoing offensive. This escalation has raised concerns among local authorities and civilians alike, with reports from the heads of the military administrations in the affected oblasts highlighting the severity of the situation. As Ukraine continues to defend against these recurring assaults, the humanitarian impact on the local population is becoming increasingly dire, with more individuals facing injury and displacement.

As international scrutiny of the conflict continues, the ramifications of such attacks extend beyond immediate physical damages, as they further complicate the peace process and contribute to heightened tensions in the region. The continuous targeting of populated areas also raises significant questions about the adherence to international humanitarian laws, with calls for accountability and support for affected communities growing stronger amidst the ongoing violence.

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