**Russian Attacks Across Ukraine Leave 7 Dead, 21 Injured**
A devastating wave of Russian attacks has swept across Ukraine, leaving at least 7 civilians dead and 21 others injured over the past day. The attacks, which took place in various regions, demonstrate the ongoing escalation of violence by Russia against Ukrainian civilians.
**Drones Wreak Havoc**
Russian forces launched a staggering 60 drones against Ukraine, including decoys designed to overwhelm the country’s air defense systems. While Ukraine’s air defense managed to shoot down 20 of these drones, another 20 disappeared from radar without causing significant damage. The use of decoy drones is a tactic often employed by Russia to test and disrupt Ukraine’s defenses.
**Regional Breakdown**
The impact of Russian attacks was felt across several regions:
* **Donetsk Oblast**: 3 people were killed in various cities, including Sloviansk, Myrnohrad, and Bilozerske. An additional 7 were injured.
* **Kherson Oblast**: 1 person was killed and 4 others were injured in drone and artillery attacks on the regional capital, Kherson. The city’s critical infrastructure suffered damage.
* **Dnipropetrovsk Oblast**: 1 person was killed and 3 more were injured in Russian strikes.
* **Sumy Oblast**: 2 people were killed and 3 others were injured in a glide bomb strike on the village of Velyka Chernechchyna.
