Russia launched another wave of drone strikes against Ukraine overnight, continuing what has become a daily barrage, Ukraine’s Air Force said. At least 176 drones were used, including about 100 Shaheds. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or neutralized 150 of them.
The attacks came from several Russian regions and Russian-occupied Crimea. Thirteen drones hit eight locations, and debris fell in another area. Authorities warned people to stay safe as the strikes continued.
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In Vinnytsia, a drone strike hit a critical infrastructure facility, causing a fire that was quickly put out. No one was injured.
In Kharkiv, a 59-year-old man was killed when a drone struck a municipal building in the frontline village of Prykolotne, Kupiansk district. The strike caused a fire, and ten rescuers with three vehicles responded.
The night before, Ukraine faced another heavy wave of attacks as Russia launched 152 drones targeting Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kramatorsk regions. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 126 drones.
In Kharkiv, the first explosion occurred around 10:10 p.m., according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. Seventeen explosions were reported in the city, mainly in the Kholodnohirsky district, where four fires broke out. A store, outbuildings, private homes, and cars were damaged, and one person was injured.
Terekhov said a total of 18 drones hit Kharkiv, striking two districts. The main blow fell on an energy infrastructure facility, disrupting electricity, electric trams, and trolleybus services. Replacement buses were deployed, and hot water supplies may also be affected in some areas, though specialists are working to restore services.
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