Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities as strikes escalate across regions
Ukrainian drones targeted Russian energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes killed three in Dnipropetrovsk as the UN reported rising civilian casualties across Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces launched long-range drone strikes against Russian oil facilities and export terminals in the Rostov, Yaroslavl, and Udmurtia regions, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russian authorities stated that air defense systems intercepted 12 drones approaching Moscow, causing temporary flight disruptions at local airports.
Concurrently, Russian forces continued heavy attacks across Ukrainian territory. Regional officials in Dnipropetrovsk reported over 50 artillery and drone strikes that killed three people and injured six. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone strike on a commercial venue wounded four individuals, including two children.
Addressing the UN Security Council, UN official Kayoko Gotoh reported a sharp rise in civilian casualties during July, citing at least 56 deaths and 232 injuries in Kyiv alone amid persistent strikes on residential areas and critical infrastructure.
Sources: Investor.bg, Ukrinform
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