Russian attacks on Ukraine claim at least 28 lives

08.10.2026 17:25 HotInfo

Russian forces launched extensive missile and drone attacks on several regions of Ukraine. At least 28 people have died, according to the latest data. The main target of the attacks was the energy sector, though residential buildings were also hit. Der Standard ↗

The highest number of casualties was reported in the city of Pryluky in the Chernihiv region in the north of the country. A missile hit a multi-story residential building there, killing 18 people according to Ukrainian data. Approximately 50 more people were injured. Rescuers continued clearing the rubble and searching for possible further victims. Deutschlandfunk ↗

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched more than 70 missiles during the attacks, including ballistic missiles, which are harder to intercept. According to him, drones were directed at 12 Ukrainian regions. In addition to Pryluky, the cities hit included Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv. Le Monde ↗

The attacks took place ahead of the onset of winter, when Ukraine's energy infrastructure is a particularly sensitive target. Damage to energy facilities can complicate electricity supply and heating for residents. teraz.sk ↗

Ukrainian authorities are continuing to refine the casualty toll. The extent of the damage to energy facilities and residential buildings is not yet fully known.

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