Almost 30 Injured, Including Seven Children: Russia Attacks Four Regions of Ukraine

The aftermath of the Russian air strike on Cherkasy. Photo: facebook.com/DSNS.GOV.UA

Russian occupiers carried out massive strikes on four regions of Ukraine. The enemy attacked civilian infrastructure with missiles, artillery, and UAVs. More than two dozen people were injured, including an infant and six other children, UATV English reports.

In Cherkasy, 11 people were injured as a result of a Russian UAV attack, including two children. Due to the strike, fires broke out in apartments from the 5th to the 9th floors of a 9-story apartment building.

“The enemy once again carried out a treacherous strike precisely when people were resting. Nine people were rescued at the scene. Psychologists provided assistance to 34 people. Pyrotechnic specialists inspected the area for explosive objects. Despite repeated threats of enemy strikes, rescuers extinguished a fire covering 400 square meters,” the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported.

The aftermath of the Russian air strike on Cherkasy. Photo: facebook.com/DSNS.GOV.UA

Another seven people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region. Two of them are children. The enemy attacked the Nikopol district with artillery and drones.

“Nikopol and the Marhanets communities were under attack. Apartment buildings were damaged. Two men aged 39 and 46 are in serious condition. Women aged 32 and 37, as well as a 3-month-old and a 4-year-old child, were hospitalized in moderate condition. A 34-year-old man will receive outpatient treatment,” said head of the regional military administration Oleksandr Hanzha.

The aftermath of the Russian air strike on the Dnipropetrovsk region. Photo: t.me/dnipropetrovskaODA

Also the previous evening, Russian troops launched a missile strike on civilian infrastructure in Odesa region.

“According to preliminary data, nine people were injured as a result of the strike, including three children aged 8 to 12. Seven victims were taken to hospitals. Doctors assess one adult’s condition as serious, while the children are in moderate condition,” said head of the regional military administration Oleh Kiper.

During the night, the enemy also struck Kirovohrad region.

“According to updated data, 16 residential houses were damaged in the Velyka Vyska community of the Novoukrainka district due to an enemy drone attack. A fire broke out on the territory of one household. Rescuers quickly extinguished it. Most importantly, there were no casualties,” noted head of the regional military administration Andrii Raikovych.

The aftermath of the Russian air strike on the Kirovohrad region. Photo: t.me/kirovogradskaODA

As previously reported, during the night of May 24, the Russian army struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and attack drones. Numerous hits on civilian infrastructure were recorded in all districts of the city.

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