New civilian casualties have been reported in southern Ukraine as a result of Russian shelling. One person was killed and five others were wounded in Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions, and a woman who had previously suffered a drone attack died in Kherson region.
New civilian casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops struck in Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions, killing one person and wounding five others. This was reported by Ukrayinska Pravda, The local authorities reported.
Residential areas were hit, resulting in the destruction of infrastructure and injuries to civilians. Medical services are working on the ground to provide assistance to the victims.
Death of a wounded woman in Kherson region
In the Kherson region a woman who had been injured earlier as a result of a Russian drone attack died. According to the local administration, the victim's condition was serious and she could not be saved. This is stated in a report published today.
This incident once again highlights the danger that drones pose to civilians in the region. The authorities urge citizens to follow safety rules and respond to alarms.
Government response and humanitarian situation
Since the beginning of the full-scale war Russian attacks on the southern regions of Ukraine The shelling continues unabated. The local authorities emphasise the need to strengthen the protection of civilians and ensure prompt medical assistance.
The humanitarian situation in the affected areas remains difficult. SES units and volunteer organisations are helping to evacuate, resettle and provide first aid to residents.
Why it matters
Daily Russian shelling continues to claim the lives of Ukrainian civilians and worsen the humanitarian situation in the south of the country. Each new case of civilian deaths or injuries indicates an ongoing danger to the population.
The international community regularly calls for an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure and for the protection of human rights. Coverage of such incidents helps to keep the world's attention on the problem and helps to mobilise aid to the affected regions.
