**Russian Attacks on Ukraine Claim 8 Lives, Injure 24**
Over the past day, Russian attacks on Ukraine have resulted in significant loss of life and injuries. At least eight civilians were killed and 24 others injured, according to regional authorities.
The attacks began late at night when Russian forces launched a barrage of drones and missiles against various regions of Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia fired 47 Shahed-type drones and decoys from the Millerovo, Kursk, and Shatalovo areas in Russia, as well as two Iskander-K missiles from occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The drones targeted several regions, including Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Donetsk Oblasts. The missiles were aimed at Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, specifically targeting the regional center of Dnipro in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
**Donetsk Oblast: Worst Affected**
In Donetsk Oblast, Russian attacks proved particularly deadly. Two people were killed and two others injured in the town of Siversk, while another person was killed and five were injured in Kostiantynivka. Three more people suffered injuries in Yampil, Korovii Yar, and Bilytske.
**Zaporizhzhia Oblast: FPV Drone Kills Two**
A Russian first-person-view (FPV) drone struck a car in the Zaporizhzhia district, killing two people. In total, Russia launched 585 strikes across 11 localities in the region over the past day.
**Other Regions Affected**
In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a woman and two men were injured in an attack on Dnipro, while a woman was killed and a man was injured in Nikopol. In Kherson Oblast, one person was killed, and three others, including a child, suffered injuries as a result of Russian attacks.
In Kharkiv Oblast, seven people were injured when Russia attacked 13 settlements. Two men and three women suffered injuries in the town of Kupiansk, while a woman and a girl were injured in Kluhyno-Bashkirivka. In Sumy Oblast, a man was injured by a Russian drone in Seredyna-Buda.
**Commentary**
The ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s civilian population demonstrate Russia’s continued disregard for human life and its failure to adhere to international humanitarian law. The use of drones and missiles against residential areas is a clear indication that Russian forces prioritize military objectives over the safety and well-being of civilians.
As the situation in Ukraine remains fluid, it is essential for global leaders to continue pressing Russia for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a full withdrawal from occupied territories.
**Analysis**
The latest attacks by Russian forces highlight the need for continued support and assistance to Ukraine from the international community. The scale and ferocity of these attacks demonstrate that Ukraine’s military and air defense capabilities are stretched to their limits, emphasizing the urgent requirement for additional aid and supplies.
Moreover, the widespread nature of these attacks underscores the pressing need for diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict through peaceful means.
