Russian strikes across Ukraine killed eight people and injured dozens, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow had launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week.
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Key facts
- Russian strikes killed eight people across Ukraine.
- Dozens more were injured in the attacks.
- President Zelenskyy said Moscow launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles in the past week.
- The attacks were reported across multiple areas of Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera.
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed eight people and injured dozens, according to Al Jazeera, in the latest wave of attacks to hit the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow had launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles on Ukraine over the past week, underscoring the scale of the ongoing assault.
The reported casualties span multiple parts of Ukraine, with dozens of people injured in addition to those killed, according to the reporting.
The figures cited by Zelenskyy point to a sustained and intense bombardment involving a combination of drones, aerial bombs and missiles rather than a single type of weapon.
Al Jazeera reported the death toll of eight alongside the dozens of injuries, drawing on statements from Ukrainian officials including the president.
The attacks form part of the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has repeatedly seen strikes on populated areas.
Why it matters
The strikes reflect the continuing intensity of Russia's assault on Ukraine, with civilian casualties mounting week after week. The scale described by Zelenskyy signals no sign of a let-up in the conflict, keeping international attention on the humanitarian toll.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured in the latest Russian strikes?
According to Al Jazeera, the strikes killed eight people and injured dozens across Ukraine.
How many weapons did Russia launch in the past week?
President Zelenskyy said Moscow launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles on Ukraine over the past week.
What types of weapons were used in the attacks?
Zelenskyy referred to drones, aerial bombs and missiles being used in the strikes on Ukraine.
Timeline
- Russian strikes kill eight, injure dozens across Ukraine
Al Jazeera: Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy says Moscow launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles on Ukraine in past week.