Russian troops attacked 10 regions of Ukraine overnight. The worst damage was suffered by the Sumy, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, as well as Kyiv. One person was killed in Kharkiv this morning; two children are among the injured. Three people were injured in the capital, whilst in Kryvyi Rih a fire was brought under control in a destroyed DIY superstore.
Briefly about the main points
- The Russian attack overnight affected 10 regions of Ukraine.
- One person was killed and two children were injured in Kharkiv this morning.
- In Kyiv, two men and a woman were injured.
- In Kryvyi Rih, the fire engulfed more than 16,000 square metres.
- Rescue workers are using robotic and unmanned equipment.
Destruction in Kyiv, the Sumy region and the Kharkiv region
In Kyiv, two men and a woman were injured as a result of a Russian strike. Civilian facilities were damaged, including a pharmaceutical company and a drinking water warehouse.
In the Sumy region, Russian forces carried out ten drone strikes overnight. An apartment block, private homes, a petrol station and shops were damaged.
Two people, including a child, were injured as a result of overnight shelling in the Kharkiv region. Early this morning, Russia struck a residential area in Kharkiv: one person was killed, and two children were among the injured. At least 14 private homes were damaged.
Fire in Kryvyi Rih is being put out whilst the alarm is sounding
In Kryvyi Rih, Russian strikes destroyed DIY superstore. A large-scale fire has engulfed more than 16,000 square metres. Firefighters have managed to contain the blaze, but extinguishing efforts are being hampered by constant air raid alerts and the threat of further strikes.
Details regarding any potential casualties are being clarified. Information on the consequences of the fire is being continuously updated.
Robotic equipment to protect rescue workers
Robotic and unmanned vehicles have been deployed to clear up the aftermath of the shelling, in order to minimise the risks to rescue workers. The necessary police units are working at the scenes, psychologists are providing support to those affected, and investigators are documenting the damage caused by the strikes on civilian targets.
The risk of further attacks during rescue operations makes the remote deployment of equipment not only a technical solution but also a safety measure. Due to the ongoing situation, the final figures regarding the extent of the fire, the damage caused and the number of personnel involved may be subject to change.
An attack following an intelligence warning
On 24 July, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian intelligence and its partners had information that Russia was preparing a new large-scale missile strike against Ukraine. This warning was issued on the eve of the current attack, but does not establish a direct link specifically to the night-time strikes of 26 July.
Last night’s attack simultaneously affected residential, commercial, warehouse and industrial facilities. In addition to direct damage, this may lead to local disruptions to business operations and the supply of goods and services. There are currently no estimates of the damage or details regarding the restoration of the affected facilities.
