Russia and Ukraine Exchange Air Strikes: Casualties and Damage Reported

Amid ongoing tensions, Russia and Ukraine carried out overnight air strikes, leading to casualties and damage on both sides.

Impact on Kyiv

Russian missile attacks on Kyiv resulted in the deaths of two people and damage to numerous buildings, including residential areas, a gas station, and a pharmacy. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported that Ukraine’s air defense systems intercepted two out of three missiles.

Damage in Southern Russia

Ukrainian forces destroyed aerial drone facilities in Southern Russia’s Krasnodar region. Satellite images confirmed the destruction of storage depots and control points for drones.

Casualties in Sevastopol

In Sevastopol, a Ukrainian missile attack killed three people, including two children, and injured about 100 others. The Russian Defence Ministry stated that four out of five US-supplied ATACMS missiles were intercepted.

Drone Strikes in Belgorod and Bryansk

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of Belgorod reported one death and three injuries from Ukrainian drone strikes in Graivoron. In Bryansk, Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed the destruction of at least 30 drones with no recorded damage.