**Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine, Causing Widespread Destruction and Injuries**
Last night, May 28th, Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, targeting several regions with a total of 88 strike drones and six ballistic and guided missiles. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 71 drones were destroyed by air defenses, while another 37 were lost due to location issues or electronic warfare.
The attacks hit eight locations across Ukraine, causing significant destruction and injuries. In Kharkiv Oblast, at least 16 explosions were heard overnight, with three men injured in Vasyshcheve and a four-year-old girl suffering an acute stress reaction. In Eskhari, two men and two women were also injured.
**Industrial Enterprise Damaged in Kirovohrad Oblast**
In Svitlovodsk, Kirovohrad Oblast, Russian forces attacked an industrial enterprise and residential buildings with drones and missiles. A fire broke out at the enterprise, causing damage to 76 private houses and one nine-story building. Three people were injured, with two hospitalized. Over 1,400 consumers lost electricity due to the attack.
**Mykolaiv Oblast Also Targeted**
Russian forces also attacked communities in Mykolaiv Oblast with drones and missiles overnight. A child was wounded, and 200 consumers lost power. In Halytsyny community, a seven-year-old girl received minor injuries after being hit by a drone. Two houses and three cars were damaged.
**Other Regions Also Affected**
In Kherson, two people were wounded in Russian shelling. A recreational facility was damaged in the city of Ochakiv when Russia launched a missile attack. Shaheds also attacked Snihuriv community overnight, causing damage to a non-residential building and power lines. 200 subscribers lost power, but electricity supply was almost restored by morning.
**Russian Denials and Ukrainian Reactions**
Despite denying deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure or killing civilians, Russian military leaders have been accused of war crimes by Ukrainian authorities and international organizations. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that none of the five Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles were shot down, while a guided Kh-59/69 aviation missile was not intercepted either.
**Commentary**
The scale and intensity of this attack demonstrate Russia’s continued disregard for civilian life and infrastructure. The fact that Russian leaders continue to deny their involvement in war crimes is a blatant attempt to shift blame and avoid accountability.
As Ukraine continues to face relentless attacks from Russia, it’s essential for the international community to hold Russian leaders accountable for their actions. The classification of these strikes as deliberate war crimes by Ukrainian authorities and international organizations serves as a reminder that the world will not stand idly by while innocent civilians are targeted.
**Analysis**
The use of drones and missiles in this attack highlights Russia’s increasing reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to target Ukrainian infrastructure. The effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defenses in destroying 71 drones suggests that their military is adapting to counter Russian tactics.
However, the fact that some drones were able to evade destruction or suppress electronic warfare raises concerns about Ukraine’s ability to protect its citizens and infrastructure from future attacks. The international community must come together to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself against Russia’s aggression.
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