**Ukraine Suffers Heavy Casualties in Latest Russian Attacks**
The past day has been marked by a surge in Russian attacks across various regions of Ukraine, resulting in significant human toll and damage to infrastructure. According to regional authorities, at least three civilians have lost their lives, while 40 others were injured, including minors.
**Air Defenses on High Alert**
In response to the relentless onslaught, Ukrainian air defenses have been working overtime to intercept Russian drones and missiles. A staggering 198 drones were shot down, with another 145 decoy drones disappearing from radar or being intercepted by electronic warfare. The Iskander missile and 57 drones struck 12 locations, causing widespread destruction.
**Regional Breakdown of Attacks**
In Vinnytsia Oblast, a barrage of drone strikes resulted in eight people being wounded and hospitalized, while two industrial facilities were hit, leading to large-scale fires and damage to four residential buildings. The city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was also targeted, resulting in large-scale power outages.
**Tragic Losses**
In Kharkiv Oblast, a 17-year-old boy was reported injured in the city of Kryvyi Rih, while two people were killed and five others injured in Russian attacks against Kharkiv city and other towns. A 12-year-old girl was also injured during a Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia.
**Infrastructure Damage**
The northeastern city of Kharkiv came under intense fire, with at least 17 explosions occurring within a span of 20 minutes. The strikes were concentrated on a civilian enterprise, igniting a fire caused by Shahed drones. Two high-rise buildings, 10 houses, and other structures were damaged in Kherson Oblast.
**International Response**
As Ukraine continues to face the brunt of Russian aggression, international partners have pledged support. The U.S. and its NATO allies agreed to jointly provide Ukraine with additional Patriot air defenses. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Moscow, threatening “severe” tariffs unless it agrees to a peace deal within 50 days.
**Conclusion**
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in significant human suffering and damage to infrastructure. As the international community watches, it is imperative for world leaders to take concrete action to support Ukraine’s efforts to defend its sovereignty.
