At least eight people were killed and more than 60 wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, according to NPR, as Kyiv continues an aerial campaign it says targets energy infrastructure and military sites inside Russia.
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Key facts
- Eight people were killed in the drone attack on Russian regions, according to NPR.
- More than 60 people were wounded.
- NPR reported the strikes are part of Kyiv's continuing aerial campaign inside Russia.
- The campaign targets energy infrastructure and military sites, according to NPR.
- NPR reported Ukraine aims to undermine Moscow's war effort.
- Specific locations and targets were not detailed in the available reporting.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions has left at least eight people dead and more than 60 others wounded, according to NPR.
NPR reported that Ukrainian forces are continuing an aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia. According to NPR, the stated aim of the campaign is to undermine Moscow’s war effort.
The specific locations struck, the nature of the individual targets hit, and any Russian official response were not detailed in the available reporting. It is also not yet clear from the source how the casualty figures were compiled or whether they may change.
Why it matters
According to NPR, Kyiv's aerial campaign is targeting energy infrastructure and military sites inside Russia in an effort to undermine Moscow's war effort. The reported casualties point to the human cost of the strikes, though further details and independent confirmation were not available in the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and wounded in the attack?
According to NPR, eight people were killed and more than 60 were wounded in the Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions.
What is Ukraine targeting with its drone campaign?
NPR reported that Kyiv's forces are targeting energy infrastructure and military sites inside Russia.
Why is Ukraine carrying out these strikes?
According to NPR, the aim of the aerial campaign is to undermine Moscow's war effort.
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- 8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
NPR News: Kyiv's forces are continuing their aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow's war effort.