Nine Russians killed and 17 injured in Ukraine in the past day as a result of Russian attacks  

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**Russian Attacks on Ukraine Result in Heavy Casualties**

Over the past day, Russian attacks on Ukraine have claimed at least nine civilian lives and injured 17 others. The attacks were carried out using various types of weapons, including ballistic missiles and drones.

According to regional authorities, Russian forces launched a total of 46 Shahed-type drones and decoy drones from multiple locations in Russia against Ukraine overnight. Ukraine’s air defense and electronic warfare systems intercepted 29 drones, while the Iskander-M missile and another 17 drones reached their target. The debris from these attacks fell at three different locations in southern and northeastern Ukraine.

**Heavy Attacks on Kharkiv Oblast**

The town of Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast was hit particularly hard by Russian forces. Between 2:45 a.m. and 4:40 a.m., the town was targeted by 33 drones, resulting in one death and five injuries. The attacks damaged railway infrastructure and started fires at the station and on the roofs of the depot buildings.

“It was the heaviest attack against our town during the entire full-scale war,” said Lozova Mayor Serhii Zelensky. Among the injured were four railway workers, who were hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries. A mechanic on duty was killed in the attacks.

**Other Attacks Across Ukraine**

In addition to the attacks on Kharkiv Oblast, Russian forces also targeted other regions across Ukraine. In Lyman village, a man and woman, both aged 49, were killed by Russian strikes. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, four people were killed and two others injured in separate attacks.

**Increased Pressure Needed**

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for increased pressure on Russia to stop its attacks on Ukraine. “The world now sees that sanctions against Russia, and secondary sanctions against all those who help it profiteer from oil, can work if they are strong enough,” he said.

**Key Takeaways**

* At least nine civilians were killed and 17 others injured in Russian attacks over the past day.
* The town of Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast was hit by 33 drones, resulting in one death and five injuries.
* Other regions across Ukraine also suffered from Russian attacks, including Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Donetsk Oblast.

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