KYIV – Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces conducted a widespread aerial bombardment during the overnight hours, leaving approximately 20 people wounded across the nation’s eastern and southern territories, according to local government statements released Thursday.
The assault involved both ballistic and cruise missile strikes targeting the capital city of Kyiv along with surrounding areas and the eastern city of Kharkiv, while unmanned aircraft struck the southern city of Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian officials have not yet revealed the total count of projectiles launched during the nighttime bombardment or identified the primary objectives of the strikes.
Over the past several months, Russian forces have concentrated their aerial campaigns on Ukraine’s electrical grid infrastructure, systematically destroying generating facilities and distribution networks, leaving vast areas without power for extended periods.
Kharkiv region sustained the heaviest casualties with at least 14 wounded civilians, including a child aged seven, according to regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov’s statement on the Telegram messaging platform. He reported that the city endured strikes from two missiles and 17 unmanned aircraft.
In Zaporizhzhia, Governor Ivan Fedorov confirmed that no fewer than seven residents suffered injuries during the nighttime bombardment. The drone strikes caused structural damage to 19 residential apartment complexes, while an additional 500 households lost heating services due to infrastructure destruction.
Fedorov shared images showing residential structures with gaping holes in exterior walls, completely destroyed private residences, and damaged commercial establishments.
Officials in Ukraine’s capital reported that multiple structures across three city districts sustained damage from debris created when air defense systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones.
