Russia and Ukraine launched widespread aerial attacks against each other overnight, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage on both sides, according to officials from both countries.
In Ukraine, at least two people were killed and five injured in the Dnipro region after rockets and drones struck a multi-story building and a shopping center, sparking a large fire. Regional administrator Serhii Lysak confirmed the casualties and damage. In the northeastern Sumy region, three people were reported injured in similar strikes.
Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, endured a heavy aerial bombardment that included four guided aerial bombs, two ballistic missiles, and 15 drones over a span of three hours. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that residential buildings, businesses, roads, and communications infrastructure were damaged. Five people were injured, including three rescue workers wounded in a follow-up strike that targeted first responders.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 208 drones and 27 missiles overnight. While 183 drones and 17 missiles were intercepted, 10 missiles and 25 drones reached targets across nine locations.
On the Russian side, two people were killed in the Rostov region when Ukrainian drones hit targets near the border. Acting Governor Yuri Slyusar confirmed the deaths. In the neighboring Stavropol region, drones hit an industrial facility, triggering a fire. Governor Vladimir Vladimirov noted that cellphone internet access was restricted in response to the strike.
In Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said drones targeting the capital were shot down. Additional strikes were reported in Penza, Bryansk, Crimea, and other regions. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its air defenses downed 54 drones overnight across several fronts, including over the Black Sea, Azov Sea, and the Belgorod region.
Flight operations were temporarily suspended at several airports across Russia, including in Kaluga, Vladikavkaz, and Grozny, following the strikes.
