Al Jazeera reported that Russian attacks killed eight people in Ukraine and struck two vessels in the Black Sea. Ukraine's Air Force said Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight.
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Key facts
- Al Jazeera reported that eight people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.
- Al Jazeera reported that two vessels were attacked in the Black Sea.
- Ukraine's Air Force said Russia used dozens of drones overnight.
- Ukraine's Air Force said two antiship missiles were fired in the overnight assault.
- Al Jazeera reported Poland was placed on high alert as Russia claimed the Black Sea vessel strikes.
Russia carried out a fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine, killing eight people and striking two vessels in the Black Sea, according to reporting by Al Jazeera. The figures could not be independently verified.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reported that two vessels were attacked in the Black Sea, an area that has repeatedly featured in the conflict and where risks to maritime activity have persisted.
According to Al Jazeera, Poland was placed on high alert as Russia claimed the Black Sea vessel strikes. Further details, including the circumstances of the vessel attacks and the identities of those killed, were not immediately available.
The overnight barrage adds to a war that has repeatedly seen drones and missiles used against Ukrainian targets. This is a developing situation and additional details may emerge.
Why it matters
The reported strikes underscore the continuing human cost of the war in Ukraine and the risks to shipping in the Black Sea. Heightened alert in neighbouring Poland points to how the conflict may affect security across the wider region, though key details remain unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the latest Russian attacks?
According to Al Jazeera, eight people were killed in the Russian attacks on Ukraine.
What weapons did Russia use in the overnight assault?
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight.
Was any neighbouring country affected?
According to Al Jazeera, Poland was placed on high alert as Russia claimed the Black Sea vessel strikes.
Timeline
- Russia kills eight people in Ukraine, attacks two vessels in Black Sea
Al Jazeera: Ukraine's Air Force says Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight.