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Russian attack kills at least 28 in Ukraine
A combined Russian missile and drone attack killed people across Ukraine, with Priluky suffering the largest known toll.
What happened
Russia launched a combined overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine. Authorities recorded at least 28 deaths, including 22 in Priluky after a missile hit a five-storey apartment building. Deaths were also reported in Kyiv, Kremenchuk and Oleksandriia. Rescue crews continued searching the Priluky rubble.
Numbers
- 28 killedpeople killed across Ukraine
- 22 killedpeople killed in Priluky
- 55 injuredpeople injured in Priluky
- 130 dronesattack drones launched overnight
Questions
- What else was damaged in Priluky?
- The strikes also damaged homes, a business and a children’s and youth creativity centre in Priluky, authorities reported.
- What weapons were used?
- Ukraine’s air force described ballistic and cruise missiles alongside attack drones, with the strikes arriving in several waves overnight.
- What was the attack meant to achieve?
- Zelenskyy stated Russia aimed to cause pain and make a demonstration, and he identified energy infrastructure as a key target.
- How were Kyiv services affected?
- Power problems on Kyiv’s right bank disrupted water supplies, after strikes killed people in the capital and other cities.
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The catch
Coverage does not yet provide a final casualty count or a full damage assessment.
Search work was still underway.