A Russian drone attack on Ukraine has left five people dead and disrupted the power supply in the southern city of Kherson. The assault involved nearly 50 Shahed drones and targeted a train station where over 100 civilians were waiting to depart for Kyiv.
Attack Follows Ukrainian Targeting of a Russian Ship
This attack follows recent clashes and damages involving Ukrainian warplanes and a Russian ship in the Black Sea, amid ongoing tensions along the front lines of the 22-month-long war in Eastern Ukraine.
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Russian Drone Attack Hits Train Station
Russia unleashed approximately 50 Shahed drones on Ukrainian targets and shelled a train station in the Kherson region. More than 100 civilians were present at the station, hoping to catch a train to Kyiv. Tragically, at least five individuals lost their lives, including a police officer, with two others wounded and two civilians killed.
Power Outage Grips Kherson
The attack extended to residential areas, a shopping mall, and the power grid, causing widespread power outages in Kherson city. Around 70 percent of households were left without electricity, creating a significant challenge, particularly in the cold weather. Authorities are uncertain about the timeline for power restoration.
Energy Infrastructure Targeted
This attack on energy infrastructure mirrors a tactic employed by Russia in the previous winter. Targeting power grids and infrastructure can severely impact daily life and further strain resources in Ukraine.
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Additional Casualties in Odesa
In Odesa, another major city in southern Ukraine, the drone assault resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, including a 17-year-old male, according to regional Governor Oleh Kiper. Ukraine’s air force reported successfully intercepting 32 of the 46 drones launched by Russia overnight.
Russian Offensive Assessment
Despite Russia capturing a city in Eastern Ukraine recently, military assessments suggest that this gain may not provide a substantial advantage on the battlefield. Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi revealed that Ukrainian forces had retreated from Marinka, located west of Donetsk, due to relentless Russian destruction.
Pressure on Ukrainian Forces Continues
The Institute for the Study of War, a think-tank, believes that while major operational advances may be unlikely for Russian forces from Marinka, localized Russian offensives are still applying pressure on Ukrainian forces along various points of the Eastern Ukraine front.
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Urgent Financial Support Needed
Ukraine is awaiting significant financial assistance from Western countries and warns of potential delays in pension and salary payments to public servants if this support is not expedited.
Salaries Unpaid
Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized the critical need for assistance, citing potential payment delays for 500,000 civil servants, 1.4 million teachers, and 10 million pensioners.
Humanitarian Impact and Civilian Casualties
The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Turk, reported over 10,000 civilian deaths in Ukraine since February 2022, with the actual toll likely higher.
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More than 500,000 People Dead Across Sides
Russia has sustained estimated combat losses of over 315,000 dead and wounded, while Ukraine has suffered up to 250,000 military casualties. The war continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides.
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