Feb 23 โ€ข 10:36 UTC ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia The Moscow Times

Russian Overnight Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 3

Russian strikes in Ukraine overnight resulted in three fatalities and multiple injuries, as assaults continue amid the ongoing conflict.

Overnight strikes conducted by Russian forces across various regions of Ukraine resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with several others injured. The attacks coincided with the eve of the four-year anniversary of the war, highlighting the persistent violence in the area. Regional authorities reported that in the Odesa region, drone strikes led to the death of two civilians, targeting key industrial and civilian infrastructure, with three additional injuries noted.

In the Zaporizhzhia region, a drone attack on an industrial facility caused the death of a 33-year-old man and left another person hospitalized. Zaporizhzhia, being a critical industrial hub, is under consistent threat due to its proximity to the front lines, which amplifies the risk of regular strikes. The regional chief Ivan Fedorov emphasized the dangers posed by these assaults as pressure from Russian forces mounts on southeast Ukraine, aiming at weakening critical infrastructure.

The assaults extended to the Kharkiv region, where a missile strike in the Kholodnogirsky district occurred; however, the mayor did not provide immediate information on casualties as emergency services worked diligently to evaluate the destruction. These coordinated attacks underline a broader strategy by Russia to disrupt Ukraine's stability as the anniversary of the conflict approaches, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and entrenching the ongoing war's destructive impact on the region.

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