**Russian Drones Strike Kharkiv and Sumy Oblasts, Causing Destruction and Casualties**
In a devastating attack, Russian Geran-2 drones struck the town of Zlatopil in Kharkiv Oblast on Tuesday, causing significant damage to residential buildings, an administrative office, a boiler house, and several vehicles. The strike resulted in the death of a 57-year-old woman and injuries to ten other people, including a 13-year-old girl.
This attack is just one example of the increasing frequency and destructive power of Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian cities and towns. Kharkiv Oblast has been hit repeatedly by Russian drones, missiles, and artillery in recent months due to its proximity to the Russian border.
**Attacks on Educational Institutions**
Around the same time as the strike on Zlatopil, Russian drones targeted an educational institution in Sumy city. Six people were injured, including staff members and a 19-year-old student, according to reports from Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhorov. Tragically, this attack occurred just days after Ukrainian forces reportedly stabilized the situation in Sumy Oblast, pushing the Russian army further away from the city.
A subsequent strike on a medical facility in the area wounded five more people, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of these attacks.
**Escalating Conflict**
The recent spike in destructive drone strikes is a grim reminder of the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The fact that Ukrainian forces were able to push Russian troops back from Sumy Oblast just weeks ago only serves to underscore the resolve and bravery of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians facing this relentless onslaught.
As we continue to witness the devastating consequences of these attacks, it is crucial to remember the human toll behind each drone strike: families torn apart by loss, communities left reeling in shock, and a nation striving for peace in the face of overwhelming aggression.
