**Russian Attacks on Ukraine Leave Two Dead and 19 Injured**
Over the past day, Russian attacks on Ukraine have resulted in at least two civilian fatalities and 19 injuries, according to regional authorities. The violence comes as Russia continues to launch drone strikes against various regions of Ukraine.
In Donetsk Oblast, a person was killed in the village of Rozkishne, while two others were injured in the town of Pokrovsk due to Russian attacks. In Sumy Oblast, a woman was killed and two other civilians suffered injuries in the Mykolaivka community. These devastating incidents highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s aggression.
**Russia’s Drone Campaign**
Ukraine’s air defense system has been working tirelessly to intercept the Russian drone strikes. According to reports, 43 drones were shot down, while another eight disappeared from radars without causing any damage. The use of decoy drones is a tactic often employed by Russia to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses.
This campaign demonstrates Russia’s continued disregard for civilian lives and its willingness to engage in brutal tactics. The fact that many of these drone strikes are directed at populated areas only serves to underscore the severity of this crisis.
**Regional Breakdown**
In Kherson Oblast, Russian forces targeted 33 settlements, including the regional center of Kherson, over the past day. As a result of the attacks, eight people were injured, including two children. In Kharkiv Oblast, Russian strikes injured a 67-year-old man in the town of Kupiansk, as well as a 63-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman in the village of Myrne.
In Mykolaiv Oblast, Russian forces attacked the Kutsurub community with FPV (first-person-view) drones, injuring an 80-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman. In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a 54-year-old man suffered injuries in a Russian attack against the Synelnykove district. Finally, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a 17-year-old boy was injured due to an FPV drone attack on the Polohy district.
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