Feb 25 β€’ 07:44 UTC πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Latvia TVNET

Four killed in Russian strike in Zaporizhia region

A Russian airstrike in a village in the Zaporizhia region killed four people when a residential building was destroyed, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.

On Tuesday evening, a Russian airstrike targeted a village in the Zaporizhia region of Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The attack destroyed a residential building, where the bodies of three victims were recovered from the rubble. Additionally, another two-story residential structure was damaged, leading to the death of an adult and injuring a child, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict.

In the same night, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched an extensive drone strike involving 115 drones against Ukraine. Of these, 95 drones were either intercepted or neutralized using electronic countermeasures, showcasing Ukraine's efforts to defend against aerial assaults. Nevertheless, the air strikes still had significant impacts, with 18 drone strikes recorded at 11 different locations.

This incident underscores the ongoing volatility and danger in the region amidst the broader conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Civilian areas continue to be at risk, as shown by the casualties from Tuesday's attack, raising concerns about the safety and security of the local population as military actions persist across various fronts.

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