Overnight attacks on port cities in Russia and Ukraine left three people dead, with a child among those killed in the Russian city of Novorossiysk, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Three people were killed in overnight attacks on Russian and Ukrainian port cities, according to Al Jazeera.
- A child was among those killed in Russia's Novorossiysk.
- The local mayor said Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night'.
- Dozens of buildings were damaged in Novorossiysk, the mayor said.
Overnight attacks on port cities in Russia and Ukraine killed three people, according to Al Jazeera.
In Russia’s Novorossiysk, a child was among those killed, according to the report. The city’s local mayor said Novorossiysk had ‘endured a horrific night’.
The mayor also reported that dozens of buildings were damaged during the overnight attacks on the Russian port city, according to Al Jazeera.
The reported casualties span both Russian and Ukrainian port cities. It is not yet clear from the source where each of the three deaths occurred, beyond the child killed in Novorossiysk.
Why it matters
The reported death of a child in Novorossiysk points to the continued human cost of the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the overnight attacks?
According to Al Jazeera, three people were killed in the overnight attacks on Russian and Ukrainian port cities.
What happened in Novorossiysk?
A child was killed and dozens of buildings were damaged in Novorossiysk, with the local mayor saying the city 'endured a horrific night', according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities
Al Jazeera: Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.