In the recent escalation of hostilities, Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv in the east and the capital Kyiv, have resulted in at least 18 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Ukrainian forces claimed to have intercepted over half of the missiles launched. The offensive caused extensive destruction to residential areas, medical, and educational facilities, leading to widespread power outages and damage to critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian government reports the use of a variety of missiles, with a significant number intercepted by their air defenses. Despite the ongoing conflict, Russia maintains that it does not deliberately target civilians.
- Russian missile strikes have killed at least 18 people and injured more than 100 in Ukrainian cities.
- Ukrainian air defenses shot down 22 out of 44 missiles fired.
- The attacks damaged hundreds of buildings, including residential, medical, and educational structures.
- Essential services like water and power supplies have been disrupted due to the strikes.
- Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, experienced multiple missile hits, prompting residents to seek shelter.
- In Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, several residential buildings were destroyed, leaving an unknown number of people possibly trapped in rubble.
- Infrastructure damages include a water supply main and a drainage network affected by shelling.
- Over 40 ballistic, cruise, anti-aircraft, and guided missiles were reportedly used in the latest barrage, with 21 intercepted.
- Russia denies targeting civilians, while Ukraine and Russia continue to contest control two years into the conflict.
- There are concerns that the casualty figures may increase in the subsequent days.
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