**Seven Killed, 21 Injured in Russian Attacks Across Ukraine**
Over the past 24 hours, at least seven civilians have lost their lives and 21 others have been injured in a wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine. According to regional officials, the assaults were carried out on multiple locations, causing destruction and chaos.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 78 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones overnight, with air defenses successfully intercepting 51 of them. Unfortunately, 27 drones managed to strike seven different areas, leaving debris scattered in two other locations. The military claimed that the attacks were effectively repelled using a combination of aircraft, mobile fire teams, electronic warfare units, and air defense systems.
**Regional Breakdown**
In Kharkiv Oblast, six people were killed and eight others were injured as Russian forces targeted the city of Kharkiv and nine surrounding settlements. The regional governor, Oleh Syniehubov, confirmed these numbers. In Donetsk Oblast, one civilian was killed and seven others were injured, with strikes also affecting the town of Kostiantynivka. Governor Vadym Filashkin provided this information.
The assault on Kherson Oblast resulted in two civilians being injured as Russian forces struck critical infrastructure and residential areas. According to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin, these attacks caused significant damage. In Sumy Oblast, two women were injured in FPV (first-person-view) drone strikes that targeted 30 settlements in the region.
**Increased Drone Strikes**
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast also bore the brunt of Russian aggression, with two people being injured in strikes carried out by the enemy forces. Governor Serhii Lysak reported these numbers. The latest wave of attacks comes as Russia continues to reject Kyiv’s calls for an unconditional ceasefire and relies more on large-scale drone strikes against Ukrainian cities.
**Commentary**
The continued use of drone strikes by Russian forces raises serious concerns about their commitment to a peaceful resolution. As the conflict drags on, civilians continue to bear the brunt of this violence. It is imperative that international pressure be put on Russia to reconsider its stance and engage in genuine diplomatic efforts to resolve this crisis.
**Sources**
The Kyiv Independent reported these numbers based on information from regional officials and the Ukrainian Air Force. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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