Russian Attacks Kill Nine in Ukraine

Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in significant casualties, with at least nine people killed and 20 injured in strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih. In Zaporizhzhia, a fire at a car repair service led to seven deaths, including children, while a missile strike in Kryvyi Rih killed two and left one missing. Additionally, ongoing military movements have seen Russian forces occupy several settlements in the Donetsk region, despite Ukrainian forces regaining control of Novyi Komar. Over the past days, various regions, including Donetsk and Kherson, reported further casualties from Russian artillery and drone attacks, with total deaths in Donetsk since the beginning of the invasion reaching nearly 3,000. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted a significant number of Russian drones, demonstrating ongoing resistance. The situation remains dire as attacks continue across multiple regions, affecting civilian life and infrastructure.