Russian drones struck the Ukraine-Moldova border in the Odesa region, killing two civilians and injuring three, officials confirmed, amid an exchange of strikes that also left four dead in southern Russia.
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Key facts
- Russian drones struck a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing in the Odesa region.
- Two civilians were killed and three injured, officials confirmed.
- Four people, including a child, were killed in the Russian city of Novorossiysk.
- The strikes came as Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks.
Russian drones struck the Ukraine-Moldova border crossing in Ukraine’s Odesa region, killing two civilians and injuring three others, officials confirmed, according to Al Jazeera.
The attack targeted the border area in the country’s south, where the deaths and injuries were reported among civilians.
The strike came amid a wider exchange of attacks between Russia and Ukraine, according to the BBC.
In the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk, four people, including a child, were killed, the BBC reported.
The reports underline the continuing toll on civilians as strikes were reported on both sides of the conflict.
Why it matters
The strike on a border crossing highlights how the conflict continues to endanger civilians in areas near Ukraine's frontier with Moldova. Casualties reported on both sides underscore the ongoing human cost of the exchange of attacks between Russia and Ukraine.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Ukraine-Moldova border attack?
Officials confirmed two civilians were killed and three others injured in the Russian drone strike, according to Al Jazeera.
Where did the attack take place?
The drones struck a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing in Ukraine's Odesa region, in the country's south.
Were there casualties in Russia as well?
Yes. According to the BBC, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.
Timeline
- Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border
BBC World: Meanwhile, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.
- Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing
Al Jazeera: Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border in Odesa, killing two and injuring three civilians, officials confirm.