**Russia’s Drone Attacks Leave 4 Dead and 48 Injured in Ukraine**
In the latest escalation of violence, Russia launched a barrage of drone attacks across several Ukrainian regions on July 17. At least four people were killed and 48 others injured, according to regional authorities.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia fired 64 drones overnight, mostly Shahed-type drones. However, air defenses managed to shoot down 36 of them, primarily in northern and eastern Ukraine. In addition, five decoy drones were jammed or lost contact due to electronic warfare.
**Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Under Fire**
The city of Dnipro in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was one of the main targets of Russia’s drone strikes. One person was killed and five others were injured as massive drone attacks hit the city, causing fires and damaging several enterprises.
In the Nikopol district, five more people were wounded due to Russian attacks using FPV (first-person-view) drones and Grad rocket systems. Additional infrastructure was damaged in the Synelnykove district, resulting in a total of 10 injuries in the oblast.
**Donetsk Oblast Suffers Heavy Destruction**
Governor Vadym Filashkin reported that three people were killed and 29 others injured in Donetsk Oblast. Russian attacks caused significant destruction, including hundreds of houses, shops, and cars damaged in Dobropillia.
**Kherson Oblast Also Targeted**
In Kherson Oblast, three people were wounded as Russia shelled numerous towns and villages throughout the day. Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said that 10 houses and several civilian vehicles were damaged, including in the city of Kherson and Bilozerka.
**Kharkiv Oblast Reports Injuries**
Five people were injured in Russian strikes using a range of weapons, including guided bombs, rockets, Shahed drones, and FPV drones. Civilian infrastructure was hit in the Kupiansk and Izium districts, including houses, vehicles, and a fire station, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
**The Devastating Impact**
This latest wave of attacks highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The frequent drone strikes and artillery shelling have caused widespread destruction and resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
As we continue to report on these events, it’s essential to remember that each life lost and every injury sustained is a tragic reminder of the human cost of this conflict.
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