Russia's Aerial Strikes on Ukraine Result in Multiple Casualties and Infrastructure Damage
Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, targeting multiple cities including Dnipro, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Kyiv. The attack involved 47 missiles and 619 drones, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 67 injuries. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a majority of the drones and missiles, but several managed to hit their targets, causing substantial damage to residential and industrial infrastructure. The strikes were part of a broader pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure, with significant damage reported in Dnipro and other regions. The Ukrainian government has called for increased support from international allies to bolster its air defenses.