On June 6, a series of Russian assaults on Ukraine left two civilians dead and 22 injured, as reported by officials. The attacks spanned across ten Ukrainian regions – Sumy, Luhansk, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson, with fatalities and injuries occurring in the final four.
Russian forces deployed 18 drones of the Shahed type from Cape Chauda in the Russian-annexed Crimea and from Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. Additionally, they fired two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from near Taganrog, Russia, as perUkraine’s Air Force.
Ukrainian defense systems successfully countered 17 drones over Kherson, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Khmelnytskyi oblasts through a combination of aircraft, anti-aircraft arms, electronic warfare, and mobile strike teams.
In Donetsk Oblast, Russian air raids targeted Pivnichne in the Bakhmut district, a settlement about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Bakhmut, which fell into Russian hands in May 2023. The assault resulted in one fatality and two injuries, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin.
In Kramatorsk district’s village of Berestok, one person lost their life and three others suffered injuries. The town of Selydove in the Pokrovsk district, situated near Donetsk’s battlefront, saw seven casualties and significant damage to 13 residential high-rises.
As the focus turns to Kharkiv, Russian troops continue to seize one village after another in the Donbas region.
Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent keeps the identity of the soldiers confidential as they provided information without their command’s approval.
In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the Nikopol district came under artillery and drone fire, as disclosed by Governor Serhii Lysak. A drone strike ignited a blaze on a bus in Nikopol, injuring several passengers: three men ages 52, 65, and 73, and a 38-year-old woman. In addition, the assault caused harm to infrastructure and private property.
In Kharkiv Oblast, guided bombs and a multiple-launch rocket system targeted various locations resulting in injuries to a trio of women in separate incidents and harm to a man in Izium due to an explosive device, detailed Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
Russian forces perpetrated attacks on 20 localities in Kherson Oblast, wounding three individuals. Governor Oleksandr Prokudin stated that the shelling damaged residences and several civilian structures, including critical infrastructure and educational facilities.
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FAQ About the Recent Russian Attacks in Ukraine
- What oblasts in Ukraine have been attacked?
Ten oblasts were targeted: Sumy, Luhansk, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson.
- How many casualties were reported?
Two people were killed, and 22 others were injured during the attacks.
- Were any military drones used in the attacks?
Yes, 18 Shahed-type drones were launched, as well as two Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
- Did Ukraine’s air defense respond to the attacks?
Ukrainian forces intercepted 17 drones utilizing aircraft, anti-aircraft systems, and other means.
- Which regions reported the most damage?
The attacks have had significant impact in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson oblasts.