Deadly Drone Strike on Bus in Ukraine: At Least 9 Victims Reported
Updated Report on Russian Drone Strikes Targeting Ukraine's Civilians
In a concerning turn of events, a drone strike in the Ukraine town of Marhanets, located near the Dnipro River, has left at least nine individuals dead and over 30 injured. Governor Serhiy Lysak confirmed the incident via Telegram. Similar attacks were reported in Poltava, Odessa, and Kharkiv, with civilians injured and property damaged.
In Marhanets, the exposed manganese ore processing center, which has been under constant Russian fire since the war's start, served as a target. A large-scale Russian drone attack overnight on Wednesday targeted numerous parts of Ukraine, including the east, south, and center. The attack in Poltava resulted in three injuries, while in Odessa, two were injured near the Black Sea. In Kharkiv, a significant city in the northeast, large-scale fires erupted due to a Russian drone attack, though no reports of damage from the Kyiv region have surfaced yet.
Although specific details regarding Dnipropetrovsk, among other regions, are limited in recent reports, it's known that Russian forces have consistently used drones to undermine essential services like healthcare, water, and electricity in regions like the Kherson district. The attacks have also resulted in a substantial percentage of civilian casualties. Perhaps the most alarming tactic employed by Russian forces is targeting public transportation such as buses, ambulances, and rescue vehicles, along with infrastructure sites like gas, water, and electrical facilities.
In an effort to counter these attacks, Ukraine has retaliated with its own drone strikes against Russian military targets. One such tactical success was recently reported in an operation targeting multiple Russian air bases on June 1, potentially limiting Russia's ability to conduct long-range strikes.
It's vital to stay informed about these escalating tensions and the impact they have on innocent civilians. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine have extended to the realm of political news, as Russia continues to use drone attacks as a tactic, targeting not only military but also civilian infrastructure, such as the manganese ore processing center in Marhanets. These attacks have been reported in various regions, including Poltava, Odessa, and Kharkiv, resulting in general-news headlines featuring crime-and-justice reports of injuries, property damage, and, tragically, loss of life.
