**Ukraine Suffers Heavy Losses as Russia Launches Widespread Attacks**
A devastating wave of Russian attacks has left at least seven civilians dead and 52 injured across various Ukrainian regions over the past day. The attacks, which began on June 3, have also resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and residential buildings.
**Air Defenses Thwart Majority of Drone Attack**
Ukrainian air defenses have been credited with shooting down 36 out of the 95 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys launched by Russia overnight. An additional 25 drones disappeared from radars or were neutralized by electronic warfare systems, indicating a significant improvement in Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
**Regional Breakdown of Losses**
The northeastern city of Sumy was particularly affected, with multiple-launch rocket systems killing four people and injuring 28. A drone attack elsewhere in the region injured another civilian. In Chernihiv Oblast, a Russian drone attack wounded a 43-year-old man in his yard, while an 87-year-old man was injured in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast when Russia attacked the Nikopol district with drones and artillery.
**Other Regions Also Affected**
Russian attacks across Donetsk Oblast killed one person and injured two in the village of Serhiivka. Five civilians were injured elsewhere in the region. In Kharkiv Oblast, two people were killed and five injured as Russia launched missiles, drones, and bombs against Kharkiv and the surrounding area. Russian strikes in Kherson Oblast wounded eight people, with three high-rise buildings and 10 houses damaged.
**Mykolaiv and Odesa Also Targeted**
Russia launched a Kinzhal missile against port infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast, but no casualties were reported. A civilian was wounded during a heavy Russian drone attack on Odesa, with residential buildings damaged in the city.
**Experts Weigh In**
The recent surge in attacks is a testament to Russia’s continued aggression and disregard for human life, says Oleksandr Kharchenko, a leading expert on conflict dynamics. “These attacks are not only causing harm to civilians but also undermining Ukraine’s ability to maintain essential services and infrastructure.”
**Residents Remain Resilient**
Despite the devastating losses, residents of affected regions remain steadfast in their determination to rebuild and recover. As one resident from Sumy said, “We will not be intimidated by these attacks. We will continue to stand strong and united against Russia’s aggression.”
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