Russian Strikes Hit Dnipro and Kyiv Region: One Dead, Nine Wounded.

Attack by Russian Forces on June 18, 2023

According to UATV: On June 18, 2023, Russian forces launched attacks on the city of Dnipro and the Kyiv region, while also shelling settlements in Donetsk Oblast. The assaults resulted in the death of one man and injuries to nine others, eight of whom are hospitalized in moderate condition.

Over the course of the day, Russian troops carried out more than 30 shelling incidents against communities in Donetsk Oblast, using drones and ballistic missiles. An airstrike on Sloviansk damaged 21 private homes, shops, and eight vehicles. Fires broke out in one residential property, an outbuilding, and a car.

'As a result of the airstrike on Sloviansk, 21 private houses, shops, and eight cars were damaged. Fires occurred in one household, an auxiliary building, and a passenger car.' - State Emergency Service of Ukraine

In the Vyshhorod and Boryspil districts of Kyiv Oblast, building damage from the attacks was also reported. In the Novodonetsk community, a drone struck a civilian vehicle, sparking a fire.

'One man died. Nine people were injured. Eight victims are in hospitals, with doctors assessing their condition as moderate. Another person will recover at home.' - Regional Military Administration

These events highlight the ongoing escalation of the conflict in the region and its toll on civilians. The increasing intensity of shelling indicates that hostilities are not only continuing but may be intensifying, posing serious risks to the safety and well-being of the local population. The situation in Ukraine remains dire, underscoring the need for international attention and concerted efforts to resolve the conflict.