**Multiple Attacks in Ukraine Result in Loss of Life and Injuries**
In the past 24 hours, a series of attacks carried out by Russian forces have resulted in the loss of at least three lives and injured 34 people across various regions of Ukraine. The attacks, which involved drones and missiles, were reported to have targeted residential areas, critical infrastructure, and military facilities.
**Donetsk Oblast Hit Hardest**
The worst-hit area was Donetsk Oblast, where Governor Vadym Filashkin reported that three people were killed and at least nine injured in multiple settlements. Damage was also reported to residential buildings, cars, and utility infrastructure across Pokrovsk, Kostyantynivka, and other towns.
**Other Regions Also Affected**
In Kherson Oblast, Russian forces shelled over 30 towns and villages, wounding nine civilians, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Strikes hit both residential neighborhoods and critical infrastructure in the region. In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, seven civilians were injured as Russia used artillery and drones to strike Nikopol and Synelnykove districts.
In Odesa, five people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 9, in a Russian drone strike on a residential building. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, one person was injured and nine settlements were struck over 430 times in the past 24 hours, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.
**Ukrainian Air Force Responds**
In response to the attacks, Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia used 52 drones launched from several directions, including Oryol, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Air defenses destroyed 40 of them, including 22 shot down and 18 jammed electronically.
**Commentary**
The recent attacks on Ukraine demonstrate the ongoing threat posed by Russian forces to civilian populations and infrastructure. The use of drones and missiles highlights the need for effective air defense systems to protect against these types of attacks.
**Ukraine’s Air Force Shows Resilience**
The Ukrainian Air Force has demonstrated its ability to respond effectively to the Russian attacks, destroying 40 out of 52 drones launched by Russia. This shows that Ukraine is capable of defending itself against Russian aggression.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains essential for the international community to provide support and assistance to Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself against Russian aggression.
