Russian soldier succumbs to five-day-old wounds in Chernovtsi.
In the early hours of July 12, 2025, Chernivtsi became the latest victim of Russia's escalating air war against Ukraine. The city, located far from the front lines, suffered civilian casualties, numerous injuries, and widespread infrastructure damage due to a series of drone and missile attacks [1][2][4].
The latest casualty, confirmed by Ruslan Zaparnuk, Head of Chernivtsi Oblast Military Administration, is 74-year-old Vasyl Klipich, a resident of Sniatyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region [3]. Despite doctors' valiant efforts, Vasyl Klipich passed away in the hospital today [5].
The attack on Chernivtsi region was carried out using 4 drones of the "Shahed" type and missiles, resulting in the death of two people: Svyatoslav Lazarenko, a 43-year-old Sniatyn City Council official, and Diana Kravchenko, a 25-year-old pharmacy manager [6]. The number of injured from the attack exceeded 20 [3].
The attack on July 12 was part of a significant escalation in Russian air strikes against Ukrainian cities, targeting regions across the country from Kharkiv and Sumy in the east to Lviv and Chernivtsi in the west [1][2]. The strikes caused substantial civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, despite Russia’s Defense Ministry claiming the strikes targeted Ukrainian defense industry sites and a military airfield [2].
As the world awaits U.S. President Donald Trump's "major statement on Russia," the geopolitical tension surrounding the war continues to escalate [3]. Ukraine's "Clean Sky" program has been successful in intercepting over 50 drones defending Kyiv Oblast, but cities like Chernivtsi still sustain significant damage [4].
The humanitarian situation is further exacerbated as strikes damage electrical networks, administrative buildings, and civilian infrastructure in multiple oblasts [4]. The total casualties in Chernivtsi are now four, with at least nine people killed and dozens injured nationwide in the July 12 attacks [3].
References:
1. "Ukraine reports multiple explosions in Chernivtsi as Russia continues drone and missile attacks." Reuters, July 12, 2025. 2. "Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties." BBC News, July 12, 2025.
The general news about the attack on Chernivtsi, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, also came under the scrutiny of politics and crime-and-justice sectors, as they sought to understand Russia's war-and-conflicts motives and possible repercussions for the society. The ongoing geopolitical tension, fueled by Russia's escalating air attacks, was followed closely by various news outlets, discussing the latest trends in society, including the humanitarian impacts and international responses.
