Ukrainian authorities reported Tuesday that overnight Russian aerial assaults claimed the lives of three civilians and wounded 16 others across multiple regions of the country.
The strikes occurred just one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a warning about an anticipated large-scale Russian offensive, based on intelligence reports his government had received.
In the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, regional officials confirmed one fatality and five wounded from the combined drone and missile bombardment that targeted the area.
“Russia launched a massive combined strike on Zaporizhzhia using drones and missiles,” stated Governor Ivan Fedorov through the Telegram messaging platform.
Fedorov detailed extensive property damage throughout Zaporizhzhia, including harm to six apartment complexes, two residential homes, a retail establishment, various non-residential structures, and an industrial facility. The governor shared images on social media showing emergency crews battling blazes in a tall residential building and another structure completely consumed by flames.
The eastern Poltava region suffered two deaths and 11 injuries from the assault, according to local leadership. Officials there reported damage to residential properties and a hotel from the strikes.
