At least six people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine over last 24 hours

Russian attacks kill at least six people across Ukraine in a single day

Poinews.com – Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least six people and left dozens more injured over the past 24 hours, as drone, bomb and artillery attacks continued to affect communities far from and close to the front line.

The overnight assault also reached Kyiv, where five people were injured. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 173 attack drones during the night, underscoring the scale of the pressure being placed on the country’s air-defence network and civilian areas.

Deaths and damage reported in several regions

In the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, two women were killed and seven people suffered injuries. Governor Ivan Fedorov said the attacks caused widespread material damage, with homes, infrastructure and vehicles among the targets affected.

A total of 86 reports were received of damage to infrastructure, residential buildings, and vehicles.

Further east, Donetsk saw two deaths and eight injuries. Governor Vadym Filashkin said 1,121 residents had been moved away from frontline areas, reflecting the continuing danger for people living near active combat zones.

Kherson Oblast also endured attacks on settlements and civilian facilities. One person died and three others were wounded, regional military administration head Oleksandr Prokudin said. Five private homes were damaged, while private vehicles were destroyed.

Russian forces struck critical and social infrastructure, as well as residential neighborhoods in the region’s settlements, damaging five private homes in particular. The occupiers also destroyed private vehicles.

In northern Sumy region, a drone strike killed a 69-year-old man. A separate guided aerial bomb attack wounded another 10 people. Such weapons can be launched from a distance and have repeatedly placed towns and villages near Ukraine’s border with Russia under threat.

Kyiv hit during overnight drone barrage

Kyiv was among the locations struck during Russia’s latest overnight campaign. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said five people were injured in the capital.

By 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Ukrainian air-defence forces had shot down or otherwise neutralised 134 of the incoming unmanned aerial vehicles, the air force said. The weapons included Shahed and Gerber-type drones, as well as other models. Even with many drones intercepted, impacts were recorded in 19 locations.

The repeated use of large drone formations has made overnight alerts a regular feature of life in many Ukrainian cities. Air-defence crews seek to intercept the aircraft before they reach populated areas, but falling debris and successful strikes can still endanger residents, housing and essential services.

Logistics site serving McDonald’s targeted

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russian forces carried out what he described as a “double strike” on a logistics facility serving the fast-food chain McDonald’s. He posted video footage that appeared to show the damage left by the attack.

Relentless attacks disrupt Ukrainians’ daily lives, damage businesses, threaten jobs, and undermine international investment.

The incident highlighted how attacks can affect more than military sites and residential neighbourhoods. Damage to logistics facilities can interrupt the delivery of food, supplies and other goods, while also placing workers and nearby communities at risk. For businesses operating in Ukraine, the security situation remains a central challenge to maintaining normal operations.

Putin rejects claims Moscow is preparing for conflict with Europe

The strikes came as Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed concerns in Europe over Moscow’s wider intentions. Speaking to journalists in Saint Petersburg, Putin said Russia was not preparing for a conflict with European countries.

We are not preparing for any kind of hostilities with Europe.

There is no real motive to escalate the situation with Europe, no matter what anyone says, no matter who says it, including in the Baltic states.

European officials have raised concerns over a growing number of suspected Russian hybrid incidents, including drone incursions and other events that have sharpened debate about security and airspace protection.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, all located on NATO’s eastern border, have particular reason to focus on risks connected to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Baltic states have experienced a rising number of drone-related incidents in recent months, prompting renewed attention to the protection of national airspace and the coordination of a broader European response.

Brussels has been stepping up efforts to coordinate that response as security concerns grow. The latest attacks in Ukraine, meanwhile, demonstrate that civilians continue to face the immediate consequences of the war: deaths, injuries, evacuations, damaged homes and disruption to everyday work and services.