Ukraine War: Heavy drone attacks in Ukraine - Injured

The Russian military once again targeted Ukraine with drone strikes overnight. A settlement in the Vyshhorod district, north of the capital Kyiv, was hit, the acting military governor of the Kyiv region, Mykola Kalashnyk, announced on Telegram. Three people were injured. A 35-year-old man suffered shrapnel wounds to his back, arms, and legs. A 79-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man reportedly suffered acute stress reactions. Two multi-story buildings, garages, and cars were damaged. A warehouse was on fire, and private homes and outbuildings were damaged, the report added.

In addition, several impacts were reported in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Mayor Igor Terekhov reported explosions on Telegram. According to military governor Oleh Synyehubov, fires broke out in several districts of the city. A 46-year-old woman and a girl just a few months old were injured.

According to military governor Ivan Fedorov, the southeastern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhia was also attacked with Shahed drones. A private company, a farm, and warehouses were damaged, Fedorov reported on Telegram. Several fires broke out. No injuries were initially reported.

There were also reports of drone fire and explosions from Mykolaiv. These reports could not be independently verified.

Russia has been waging a war of aggression against its neighboring country for more than three years.

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