Zelensky says Russian strikes kill 5, wound 14 across Ukraine
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Russian overnight air strikes across Ukraine killed five people, including a child, and wounded 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on September 30. The attacks targeted Kyiv and nearby settlements, as well as Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Rivne and Zhytomyr regions, causing water and electricity outages and damage to residential buildings. Ukraine's Air Force Command reported that air defenses downed five ballistic missiles and 155 drones.
Key Facts
- President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian overnight air strikes killed five people, including a child, and wounded 14 across Ukraine.
- The main target was Kyiv and nearby settlements, with additional strikes on Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Rivne and Zhytomyr regions.
- Ukraine's Air Force Command reported that air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles and 155 drones.
- The attacks caused water and electricity outages and damaged residential buildings.
Casualties and Damage
Zelensky announced the casualty figures in a social media post on September 30, saying the strikes hit various regions overnight. He said the main target was the capital Kyiv and nearby settlements, with residential buildings damaged and water and electricity supplies disrupted. The attacks also targeted Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Rivne and Zhytomyr regions.
Air Defense Response
Ukraine's Air Force Command said in a written statement that Russian forces launched ballistic missiles and drones at the country. Air defenses neutralized five ballistic missiles and 155 drones, according to the command.
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