Overnight Drone Assaults: Ukraine's Infrastructure Under Siege

Russia launched an overnight drone attack targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian air force downed some drones, while others were likely disrupted by jamming. Damage included a building in Kyiv and another in Kirovohrad, with minor injuries reported. Ongoing attacks in Kherson have resulted in casualties and damage to homes.

In a daring overnight operation, Russia targeted Ukraine's critical infrastructure with a swarm of 19 drones, according to the Ukrainian air force. The air defenses managed to neutralize nine of these drones, with electronic jamming likely affecting seven more.

Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed damage to an apartment building in the capital, though fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the resulting fire was quickly extinguished.

The central region of Kirovohrad saw damage to a business administrative building, resulting in minor injuries to an employee, as reported by Governor Andriy Raykovych. Meanwhile, the southern Kherson region witnessed severe attacks leaving one dead, four injured, and significant damage to homes and utility facilities, according to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin.

(With inputs from agencies.)