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Ukrainian drones strike apartment blocks in western Russia (VIDEO) | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
At least 14 civilians have been injured in the attacks, according to a top regional official | |
Ukrainian kamikaze drones struck residential areas in Kursk Region overnight and during the day on Saturday, injuring 14 people, including four children, according to Acting Governor Aleksandr Khinshteyn. | |
In the town of Rylsk, UAVs hit two five-story apartment blocks, injuring seven people. The victims include a family with two children, Khinshteyn said, adding that some residents were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds. | |
In the village of Artakovo, drones damaged two buildings and a garage. A family of three, who were at home during the attack, were also hospitalized, according to the governor. | |
In a later statement, the governor said that two more kids were wounded in a UAV strike in the region’s Lgov District. They have been hospitalized in moderate condition and are currently being treated. | |
A drone also hit an agricultural enterprise in Rylsk District, lightly injuring two people and causing a major blaze, according to Khinshteyn. | |
In the afternoon, the village of Begoscha came under attack, with a UAV setting a private home on fire. The resident, a 97-year-old woman, avoided injuries and was evacuated, he wrote. | |
“Dear residents, the enemy continues its vile attacks on our territory. I ask you to remain vigilant. Take care of yourselves,” the governor urged. | |
Ukraine has stepped up attacks deep inside Russia since the two sides held their first direct talks in three years on May 16 in Istanbul. Moscow has proposed holding a second round of negotiations on June 2, but Kiev has yet to formally commit. | Ukraine has stepped up attacks deep inside Russia since the two sides held their first direct talks in three years on May 16 in Istanbul. Moscow has proposed holding a second round of negotiations on June 2, but Kiev has yet to formally commit. |
During a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, Russia’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia accused Ukraine of engaging in “manipulations” aimed at deceiving the US, which is attempting to broker a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev. | During a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, Russia’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia accused Ukraine of engaging in “manipulations” aimed at deceiving the US, which is attempting to broker a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev. |
Nebenzia rejected claims that Russian troops are deliberately targeting civilians in Ukraine, stating that Moscow is only carrying out strikes on military targets. | Nebenzia rejected claims that Russian troops are deliberately targeting civilians in Ukraine, stating that Moscow is only carrying out strikes on military targets. |