Russian Strikes on Ukraine on March 24 Leave Dozens Injured and Widespread Damage Across Five Cities.

Russian Attacks Target Ukrainian Cities on March 24

According to UATV: On March 24, 2023, Russian forces launched a series of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities, employing both drones and missiles. The assaults resulted in fatalities, numerous injuries, and severe damage to infrastructure.

Affected Cities and Casualties

The cities hit in the attack were:

• Lviv
• Vinnytsia
• Ivano-Frankivsk
• Zaporizhzhia
• Dnipro

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, more than 40 people were hurt in the shelling. In Lviv, 26 individuals sustained injuries. Vinnytsia reported one man killed and 13 wounded. Ivano-Frankivsk saw two deaths and four injured. Zaporizhzhia recorded one fatality and 12 wounded, while in Dnipro, 13 people were hurt, including three children.

The attacks also caused significant destruction. In Lviv, a UNESCO World Heritage site was damaged. In Zaporizhzhia, approximately 30 buildings were affected by the strikes.

“As of now, 17 apartments need to be evacuated”

Andriy Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv

These events underscore the dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the ongoing toll of military actions.

The assaults on March 24 mark another escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014. Beyond damaging civilian infrastructure, these attacks have caused new casualties among non-combatants, highlighting the urgent need for measures to protect human rights and ensure regional security. Meanwhile, the international community continues to monitor the situation closely, hoping for a swift resolution and the restoration of peace in Ukraine.