Russian Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Ukrainian Cities, Cause Fires, Injuries

On July 14-15, Russian forces intensified drone and missile attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kharkiv, Chuhuiv, Prykolotne, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, and Kryvyi Rih, causing casualties, fires, and damage to civilian infrastructure. Several drone strikes resulted in deaths and injuries, such as the killing of two people near Kupiansk and injuries to civilians in Chuhuiv and Prykolotne, with fires destroying residential properties. Ukrainian air defenses actively intercepted many drones, though debris from downed drones still caused fires and damage in some areas. In addition to attacks on Ukraine, Ukrainian drones targeted Russian territories including Lipetsk, Voronezh, and Rostov oblasts, with Russian air defenses claiming to have destroyed numerous UAVs and reporting some drone crashes causing minor injuries and no significant damage. Both sides deny deliberately targeting civilians, but the conflict, ongoing for over three years, continues to inflict widespread civilian suffering and infrastructure damage. Authorities on both sides remain engaged in ongoing efforts to manage the consequences of these attacks and maintain security.