Russian attacks kill 8, injure 43 over past day as Ukrainians celebrate Independence Day
Russia launched two Oniks anti-ship missiles, six Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air-launched missiles, as well as 143 drones and other aerial targets overnight on Aug. 24, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russian attacks killed at least eight people and injured 43 across Ukraine on August 24, as the nation celebrated its 35th Independence Day anniversary, according to local authorities. The attacking force deployed two anti-ship missiles, six guided missiles, 143 drones, and over 50 missile strikes across the country, according to Ukraine's Air Force and local governors.
In Kharkiv Oblast, Russian drones targeted railway infrastructure in the Lozova community, killing two women and injuring six others, including an 11-year-old girl in serious condition with burns. Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported that Russian attacks killed five people and injured 17 others in Kharkiv and 16 other settlements.
The Donetsk Oblast saw two fatalities and a single injury in Kramatorsk, with six more wounded in other regions. Sumy Oblast reported one fatality and 12 injuries, while Zaporizhzhia Oblast recorded three injuries from attacks across 38 settlements. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast had three injuries from 27 attacks using drones, artillery, and guided aerial bombs.
Chernihiv Oblast saw an injured gas station employee after a Russian Geran drone struck a facility in Korop. Over the past day, Russian strikes were recorded at 22 locations, with debris falling at five locations.
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