At least five dead and nine wounded in new Russian attacks against Ukraine in Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk

At least five people have died and nine others have been injured following a recent wave of Russian attacks targeting the Ukrainian provinces of Kirovogrado and Dnipropetrovsk. The strikes were carried out using a combination of drones and aerial bombs during the latest escalation of hostilities.

The casualties and injuries were confirmed in reports covering the aftermath of the bombardment in the two central and eastern Ukrainian regions. Local authorities and emergency services have been responding to the ongoing security situation as the impact of the drone and aerial bomb strikes continues to be assessed.