Ukraine has reported a significant toll from Russian attacks in the past 24 hours, with at least 12 civilians killed and 69 others injured. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia launched 101 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones, as well as four S-300/400 guided missiles overnight. The air defenses managed to intercept 75 drones, while 17 were likely used as radar-jamming decoys. The attacks hit multiple regions, with the most severe losses in Donetsk Oblast, where seven civilians were killed, including four in Kostiantynivka, two in Druzhkivka, and one in Novohryhorivka. Other areas such as Kharkiv Oblast, Kherson Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia also suffered significant casualties.
The military stated that the drone and missile assault was countered using aviation, electronic warfare, mobile fire teams, and air defense systems. In Kharkiv Oblast, 27 people were injured, including three children, with some remaining hospitalized. Critical and residential infrastructure in Kherson Oblast was attacked, resulting in two civilian deaths and nine injuries. Sumy Oblast saw two civilians killed, while Odesa Oblast reported one death and infrastructure damage. In Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were injured, including 10 in a drone strike on the city center. Ukrainian authorities continue to call for increased support from Western allies to bolster air defenses against such attacks. The attacks come as Russia continues to reject ceasefire proposals, with Kyiv urging Western partners to expedite the delivery of advanced air defense systems.