Mar 2 β€’ 09:35 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Kyiv Independent

At least 9 killed, 19 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past day resulted in at least nine fatalities and 19 injuries.

Over the last day, Russian attacks on Ukraine have led to the deaths of at least nine individuals and injuries to 19 others, as reported by local authorities on March 2. The Russian military launched a significant assault involving 94 drones, out of which Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 84. However, 10 drones managed to breach these defenses, impacting four different locations across the region and causing significant devastation, evidenced by the fall of debris in two areas.

In the Kherson Oblast, Russian forces targeted approximately 30 settlements, including the regional capital of Kherson itself. This resulted in the tragic deaths of four people and injuries to five others, as outlined by the local military administration. Additionally, in Donetsk Oblast, a series of attacks on Kramatorsk claimed the lives of two individuals, while another strike in the village of Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka resulted in one death. Further impacts were reported in Druzhkivka, where four people sustained injuries from a distinct Russian airstrike.

The violence continued in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, exemplified by the unfortunate death of a 55-year-old man due to a Russian attack in the Synelnykove district. These recent strikes underscore the ongoing and severe nature of the conflict, highlighting the daily threats faced by civilians and raising concerns about the humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold in Ukraine. The situation remains dire as local authorities and the population cope with the violence and aftermath of these relentless attacks.

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