At least six people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine over last 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, at least six individuals lost their lives in Russian strikes across Ukraine, according to local authorities. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, two women succumbed to injuries sustained during attacks, while seven others sustained injuries. The region reported 86 damage incidents to infrastructure, residential buildings, and vehicles, according to a Telegram post by Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov.

Similarly, in Donetsk Oblast, two fatalities and eight injuries were reported, with 1,121 people evacuated from the front lines, as per Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin. Kherson Oblast witnessed the death of one individual and three injuries, while the region's military administration reported the destruction of five private homes and private vehicles.

In the north, Sumy region suffered a drone strike that claimed the life of a 69-year-old man and left ten others wounded. Russian forces also targeted Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring five people overnight, as reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Ukrainian air defense reported neutralizing 134 enemy UAVs overnight, according to preliminary data.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha revealed that Russia had conducted a "double strike" on a McDonald's logistics facility. The relentless attacks have disrupted daily life, damaged businesses, and threatened jobs, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, who also shared video footage of the aftermath. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow was not preparing for conflict with Europe, despite warnings from European officials about potential hybrid attacks.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, residing on Russia's eastern flank, remain particularly vulnerable to security threats from the ongoing invasion. The Baltic states have witnessed a surge in drone incursions and related incidents in recent months, prompting Brussels to enhance efforts to coordinate Europe's response to the situation.