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Euronews
4 days ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Three killed in Russian overnight drone strikes on Ukraine
Russian overnight drone attacks on Ukraine have killed three people and injured 27 across nine regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that out of 90 drones launched by Russian forces overnight, 10 were successfully shot down. Another 46 drones were either stopped by electronic warfare systems or vanished from radar screens. Local Ukrainian law enforcement reported more than 2,000 strikes along the front line and in residential neighbourhoods, causing damage to buildings and homes. In Sumy region's city of Bilopillia, a Russian drone strike killed one person and wounded another, local authorities confirmed. Donetsk region's Governor Vadym Filashkin reported that one was killed and 13 injured in the village of Rivne during the attacks. The attacks also damaged a building of the Sloviansk Pedagogical Lyceum, located within the campus of the Donbas State Pedagogical University. "We thought it would be one or two strikes, but they just kept coming, one after another. In total, we counted 13. But the thirteenth flew over and didn't explode - it just landed somewhere," said Oleksandr, a resident of Sloviansk. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian-guided aerial bomb targeted the village of Verkhnia Tersa, killing one person and injuring another, according to Governor Ivan Fedorov. The attack destroyed five houses, damaged 50 more, and left approximately 600 households without power. Russian forces also struck the Nikopol district in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two residents. Meanwhile, in the Kherson region, Russian attacks hit 40 settlements, including the regional capital Kherson, causing injuries to 10 people, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin stated. The latest strikes follow a three-day wave of aerial attacks by Moscow, during which Russian forces launched more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine. The latest strikes follow a three-day wave of aerial attacks by Moscow, during which Russian forces launched more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine. Meanwhile, an explosion in the Russian city of Stavropol killed Zaur Gurtsyev, the city's deputy mayor, Stavropol Governor Vladimir Vladimirov confirmed. Gurtsyev allegedly led Russia's aerial operation to capture the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in 2022. The Investigative Committee of Russia reported that two men were found dead at the scene with multiple injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, but Ukraine has not yet commented.
Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russian guided bombs kill woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says
A rescuer evacuates a cat from an apartment building damaged during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer Police officers evacuate a woman from an apartment building damaged during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer A view shows an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer Medical workers evacuate a wounded person from an apartment building damaged during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer Rescuers work at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine - Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with two guided aerial bombs on Tuesday, killing a woman and injuring 26 other people including four children, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. Russian forces also launched drone attacks on the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine and the city of Kharkiv in the northeast, regional officials said. The attacks came as both Russia and Ukraine are under pressure from the United States to demonstrate progress towards ending the war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "All of this is deliberate Russian terror that can be stopped with a single order, an order in Russia and for the Russian army," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on social media platform X, adding that there had also been attacks on Sumy, Donetsk and Odesa. Russia did not immediately comment on the reports. Zaporizhzhia, an important logistical and industrial hub in southeastern Ukraine that is about 50 km (30 miles) from the front line, has been a frequent target of intensified Russian-guided bomb strikes. Highly destructive guided bombs are difficult for Ukrainian air defences to intercept. Local officials posted images of a multi-storey residential building with charred upper floors and rescuers helping the wounded. Fedorov said doctors were treating the children, all boys aged 3-16, as well as others injured in the attack, during which one of the guided bombs struck a densely populated area of the city at about 11:40 a.m. (08:40 GMT). "I can't think straight. There was a bang, and the balcony was completely blown away," Alla, 73, a local resident, told Reuters. She was visibly shaking as she sat on a bench nearby. Russia partially occupies the Zaporizhzhia region, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant. In Kherson, six people were injured and a hospital was damaged, said regional prosecutors. In Kharkiv, at least 10 people were hurt and several fires broke out as Russia targeted four of the city's districts, mayor Ihor Terekhov said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Russian attack kills woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says
KYIV, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with two guided aerial bombs on Tuesday, killing a woman and injuring 15 other people including two children, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. He said the attack damaged residential buildings and an infrastructure facility which he did not identify. Local officials posted images of a multi-storey residential building with charred upper floors and rescuers helping the wounded. Fedorov said doctors were treating boys aged 14 and four as well as others injured in the attack, during which one of the guided bombs struck a densely populated area of the city at about 1140 a.m. (0840 GMT). The highly destructive guided bombs are difficult for Ukrainian air defences to intercept. Zaporizhzhia, an important logistical and industrial hub in southeastern Ukraine that is about 50 km (30 miles) from the front line, has been a frequent target of intensified Russian-guided bomb strikes. Russia, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, partially occupies the Zaporizhzhia region, which is also home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant. Russian forces also launched drone attacks on the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine and the city of Kharkiv in the northeast, regional officials said. Four people were injured in Kherson, and a hospital was damaged in the drone attacks, said the regional governor, Oleksander Prokudin. In Kharkiv, at one person was hurt, mayor Ihor Terekhov said. He urged residents to stay in shelters as air defences tried to repel the attack. Russia did not immediately comment on the reports.
The Star
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Russian attack kills woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says
Rescuers work at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer KYIV (Reuters) - Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with two guided aerial bombs on Tuesday, killing a woman and injuring 15 other people including two children, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. He said the attack damaged residential buildings and an infrastructure facility which he did not identify. Local officials posted images of a multi-storey residential building with charred upper floors and rescuers helping the wounded. Fedorov said doctors were treating boys aged 14 and four as well as others injured in the attack, during which one of the guided bombs struck a densely populated area of the city at about 1140 a.m. (0840 GMT). The highly destructive guided bombs are difficult for Ukrainian air defences to intercept. Zaporizhzhia, an important logistical and industrial hub in southeastern Ukraine that is about 50 km (30 miles) from the front line, has been a frequent target of intensified Russian-guided bomb strikes. Russia, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, partially occupies the Zaporizhzhia region, which is also home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant. Russian forces also launched drone attacks on the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine and the city of Kharkiv in the northeast, regional officials said. Four people were injured in Kherson, and a hospital was damaged in the drone attacks, said the regional governor, Oleksander Prokudin. In Kharkiv, at one person was hurt, mayor Ihor Terekhov said. He urged residents to stay in shelters as air defences tried to repel the attack. Russia did not immediately comment on the reports. (Reporting by Olena Harmash, Editing by Timothy Heritage)
Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russian attack kills woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says
A view shows an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer Medical workers evacuate a wounded person from an apartment building damaged during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer Rescuers work at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer KYIV - Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with two guided aerial bombs on Tuesday, killing a woman and injuring 15 other people including two children, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. He said the attack damaged residential buildings and an infrastructure facility which he did not identify. Local officials posted images of a multi-storey residential building with charred upper floors and rescuers helping the wounded. Fedorov said doctors were treating boys aged 14 and four as well as others injured in the attack, during which one of the guided bombs struck a densely populated area of the city at about 1140 a.m. (0840 GMT). The highly destructive guided bombs are difficult for Ukrainian air defences to intercept. Zaporizhzhia, an important logistical and industrial hub in southeastern Ukraine that is about 50 km (30 miles) from the front line, has been a frequent target of intensified Russian-guided bomb strikes. Russia, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, partially occupies the Zaporizhzhia region, which is also home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant. Russian forces also launched drone attacks on the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine and the city of Kharkiv in the northeast, regional officials said. Four people were injured in Kherson, and a hospital was damaged in the drone attacks, said the regional governor, Oleksander Prokudin. In Kharkiv, at one person was hurt, mayor Ihor Terekhov said. He urged residents to stay in shelters as air defences tried to repel the attack. Russia did not immediately comment on the reports. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
