Russian drone and missile strikes kill five in Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive wave of drone and missile attacks against the Ukrainian provinces of Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk, resulting in at least five deaths and nine injuries.

In Dnipropetrovsk, Governor Oleksandr Ganzh reported two fatalities following the destruction of a single-family home in the Novoleksandrivska community. The attacks targeted five districts in more than ten separate instances, causing fires in residential areas of Pavlograd. Ukrainian air defense systems intercepted 39 drones during the night.

In Kirovohrad, Governor Andriy Raikovich confirmed three deaths in the regional capital. The strikes primarily targeted industrial companies and logistics and transport facilities, leaving six people injured.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia deployed 580 Shahed-type kamikaze drones and two guided missiles. Ukrainian defense systems reportedly shot down 536 of the drones. Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed responsibility for strikes on port infrastructure in the Odessa region, specifically targeting the Izmail port to damage military and dual-use cargo facilities.