Russian strikes claim 28 lives in Ukraine

Russian strikes claim 28 lives in Ukraine

According to information provided by Vyhovskyi on the evening of October 7, rescuers and police officers saved a total of 29 people from under the rubble, damaged buildings, and fires.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated later that evening that 100 people were injured as a result of the attacks. According to him, Russia used ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as "Shahed" drones. New strikes were also carried out during the day using drones and aerial bombs.

The most severe consequences were recorded in the city of Pryluky in the Chernihiv region. Here, a missile hit an apartment building. According to the Minister of Internal Affairs, three of the five children who died were one year old.

At the time the minister reported this, debris clearance and search and rescue operations in Pryluky had been ongoing for more than 14 hours. Vyacheslav Chaus, head of the Chernihiv regional military administration, had previously stated that more than 50 people were injured in the city.

According to Zelenskyy, 13 regions in Ukraine were attacked on October 7. Russian forces used 70 missiles, as well as attack drones.

The Ukrainian president called on international leaders to respond to the attacks. He criticized signals regarding the easing of sanctions against Russia or the lifting of restrictions imposed on certain oligarchs.

In Zelenskyy's view, Russia's continued generation of revenue from oil sales allows it to maintain the capability to finance the war. He assessed this as a problem not only for Ukraine but also for European and Western countries.

The figures regarding casualties and injuries are based on statements by Ukrainian officials as of the evening of October 7.