Russian Attacks on Ukraine Continue, Civilians Killed, Infrastructure Damaged, and Zelenskiy Calls for Peace
Russian attacks on several regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Dnipro, and the Black Sea port city of Odesa, have resulted in the loss of civilian lives, damaged infrastructure, and caused fires in residential and commercial areas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of lacking the desire for peace and emphasized the need for a successful world peace summit in Switzerland this June, which will be held without Russia’s participation.
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- Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa regions kill civilians and damage infrastructure.
- President Zelenskiy calls for peace and urges the success of the world peace summit in Switzerland without Russia.
- Ukraine’s 110th mechanized brigade reportedly downs Russian Su-25 fighter-bomber over the Donetsk region.
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Russian Attacks on Ukraine Continue, Civilians Killed, Infrastructure Damaged, and Zelenskiy Calls for Peace
Russian Attacks and Civilian Casualties
According to regional officials, Russian attacks on Saturday killed at least two civilians and injured several others.
In the Kharkiv region, a 49-year-old man was killed by shelling near his home in the village of Slobozhanske, while an 82-year-old woman lost her life, and two men were injured in overnight shelling in Kharkiv city.
A Russian missile attack also set fire to a food factory in Kharkiv’s industrial district, injuring six employees.
In the southern region of Odesa, Governor Oleh Kiper reported that three people were injured in the city due to a missile strike.
These incidents highlight the ongoing threat to civilian lives and the destruction of critical infrastructure caused by the Russian attacks.
Ukraine’s Military Response
President Zelenskiy stated that Russia had used eight missiles of various kinds and nearly 70 guided aerial bombs against Ukrainian communities and frontline positions during the day.
However, Ukraine’s air force successfully downed 13 Shahed drones targeting the Kharkiv and Dnipro regions overnight.
Zelenskiy also reported that Ukraine’s 110th mechanized brigade shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter bomber over the eastern Donetsk region, one of the four areas of Ukraine that Moscow claims to have annexed.
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed that Moscow had gained control of 547 square kilometers (211 square miles) of Ukrainian territories this year.
However, the accuracy of this claim remains uncertain.
Impact on Infrastructure and Civilian Life
In addition to the loss of life and injuries, the Russian attacks have caused significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and commercial buildings.
In the industrial Dnipropetrovsk region, shelling injured a 57-year-old woman and damaged infrastructure in Nikopol, located near the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Two more people were wounded in another overnight attack in the region.
As the Russian attacks on Ukraine persist, the toll on civilian lives and infrastructure continues to rise.
The international community will closely watch the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland, hoping for a resolution to the ongoing crisis.
