Russia launches attacks on Ukraine, 4 dead, 37 injured
Ukraine reports four killed, 37 injured in Russian missile strikes
Russia launched assaults on northern, eastern, and southern Ukraine, resulting in at least four fatalities and 37 injuries, according to Ukrainian military and local officials. Attacks occurred overnight in the frontline regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk, as reported by Ukraine’s air force on the Telegram messaging app. Strikes have been intensifying on Ukrainian border areas, with Kyiv stating that its recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aimed to disrupt Moscow’s ability to conduct such attacks.
Ukraine’s air force noted that most missiles failed to hit their targets. Russia launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile, an Iskander-K cruise missile, and six guided air missiles. The air force did not specify the number of missiles intercepted. A missile strike in Sumy killed one person and injured at least 16, including three children. Oleh Sinehubov, governor of the Kharkiv region, reported that 13 people were injured, including a four-year-old. Kharkiv city’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, mentioned damage to a gas pipeline, destruction of two houses, and damage to 10 others.
The air force reported that Ukraine’s air defence systems destroyed eight out of nine Russian attack drones over the Mykolaiv region. In the southern Kherson region, Russian strikes killed one person and injured six, as stated by Roman Mrochko, head of Kherson city’s military administration. In Sumy, regional prosecutors reported that an aerial bomb attack in the Svesa village killed two people and injured two more.
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At the same time this happened, billions of dollars were sent to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/3U9Dwtk2qQ
— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) August 25, 2024
Independent verification of these reports has not been possible. Russia has not issued any immediate comments. Both nations deny targeting civilians in the conflict that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
What Other Media Are Saying
- AOL reports that Russia continues to launch missiles and drones against Ukraine, with no significant infrastructure damage reported, despite ongoing attacks.(read more)
- NDTV reports on the Delhi High Court’s order to apologize for offensive tweets, highlighting the importance of online accountability in maintaining public decorum.(read more)
- EnergyNews reports that Russian attacks on Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of 4 people and injuries to 37 others, with regional authorities emphasizing the ongoing impact on civilians.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
How many people were killed in the recent Russian attacks on Ukraine?
At least four people were killed.
Which regions in Ukraine were targeted in the latest attacks?
Regions targeted include Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk.
How many people were injured in the attacks on Sumy?
At least 16 people were injured.
Did Ukraine manage to intercept any of the attack drones?
Yes, Ukraine’s air defense destroyed eight out of nine attack drones.
Was there any immediate comment from Russia regarding these attacks?
No, there was no immediate comment from Russia.
