**Russian Aerial Attacks Kill Six, Injure 30 in Ukraine**
Over the past 24 hours, at least six civilians have lost their lives and 30 others were injured in a wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine. Regional officials reported on July 14 that the attacks were carried out using various tactics, including drones and missiles.
**Air Defenses Repel Attacks with Ease**
While the attacks were intense, Ukrainian air defenses proved to be effective in repelling them. According to reports, air defenses intercepted 61 drones, while another 47 were likely used as decoys. The military credited a combination of aircraft, mobile fire teams, electronic warfare units, and air defense systems for successfully countering the Russian aerial assault.
**Regional Breakdown of Attacks**
The attacks were not limited to a single region, but rather were dispersed across various areas of Ukraine. In the northern Sumy Oblast, three people were killed and 10 others injured in what local authorities described as a heavy bombardment involving more than 90 attacks across 32 settlements.
In Donetsk Oblast, two civilians lost their lives in the village of Bokove, while seven others were injured in Russian strikes across the region. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was also targeted, with three people hospitalized due to injuries sustained during a Russian attack.
**Kherson and Kharkiv Oblasts Also Affected**
In Kherson Oblast, one person was killed and six were wounded as Russian shelling hit residential areas and social infrastructure. Russian forces also attacked Kharkiv Oblast, striking nine settlements and injuring three people.
**Russia’s Refusal to Consider Ceasefire**
The attacks come amid Russia’s continued refusal to consider an unconditional ceasefire, as Moscow intensifies its use of drones and missiles against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. This development is a stark reminder that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia remains far from over.
As news editor at The Kyiv Independent, Tim Zadorozhnyy has been providing in-depth coverage of the conflict. His expertise and analysis offer valuable insights into the complex situation unfolding in Ukraine.
