**Russian Attacks Across Ukraine Claim 9 Lives, Injure 42**
The situation in Ukraine has taken a dark turn as Russian attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least nine civilians and injured at least 42 others over the past day. The devastating toll was reported by regional authorities on July 11.
In Donetsk Oblast, the brunt of the attack fell on residents of several villages and towns. In the town of Pokrovsk alone, three people lost their lives in Russian strikes. Four more were killed in the villages of Zapovidne, Rodynske, Zatyshok, and Viroliubivka. The attacks also injured nine people in various settlements, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin.
In Kharkiv Oblast, a lone fatality was reported, while 14 others were injured due to Russian strikes against 10 settlements. The regional center of Kharkiv saw Russian drones cause injuries to nine individuals. A 43-year-old man lost his life in the town of Kupiansk, and a 73-year-old woman suffered injuries.
**Regional Breakdown**
In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Russian artillery and drones targeted the Nikopol district, claiming one life and injuring a 22-year-old woman. In Kherson Oblast, Russia launched attacks on 37 settlements, including the regional center of Kherson. As a result, 14 people were injured, according to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin.
The situation was no better in Sumy Oblast, where nearly 120 strikes were recorded across 32 settlements. A 62-year-old woman suffered injuries in the Sumy community, and two other residents were injured in the Sad community. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a 48-year-old man suffered injuries from a Russian attack.
**Commentary**
The sheer scale of destruction is staggering, with nearly 200 strikes recorded across six regions over the past day. As Kateryna Hodunova, News Editor at the Kyiv Independent, points out, this escalation in violence underscores the urgent need for sustained international pressure on Russia to cease its military aggression against Ukraine.
As we bear witness to these tragic events, it’s essential to remember that behind each statistic lies a human story – families torn apart, lives forever changed. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine and demand justice from those responsible for this carnage.
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