Six killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

At least six individuals have lost their lives and twelve others sustained injuries following Russian air strikes on Ukraine, according to authorities. A drone assault on a bus in the frontline city of Kherson resulted in four fatalities and four injuries on Wednesday, stated Kherson regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. All victims were passengers aboard the bus.

Prokudin shared blurred images of the damaged bus on the Telegram platform, showcasing bloodied steps and broken windows. Separately, a drone attack on a car in the city's central area resulted in one death and one injury, according to Prokudin. Russian forces have been repeatedly targeting Kherson, which was under Moscow's control from March to November 2022, with drones, which Ukraine claims is the deliberate targeting of civilians.

Earlier this month, Ukraine alleged that Russia was pursuing a man in a street market with a remotely piloted FPV drone, describing it as a "safari" targeting citizens. The city, which had a population of approximately 280,000 before the war, is now located on the opposite side of the Dnipro River, where Russian forces are positioned.

The United Nations reported a surge in civilian casualties throughout the year, with 437 civilians killed in Ukraine in July, the highest monthly toll since May 2022. Russian authorities reported 79 civilians killed in Ukrainian attacks during the same month, up from the previous month.