Russian strikes have killed eight civilians across Ukraine, according to regional authorities. The attacks occurred in the northeastern Sumy region, the Kharkiv region bordering Russia, and the Donetsk region. Two civilians died in the Sumy region, two in Kharkiv, one in Donetsk, and two in the southern city of Kherson.
Ukraine is evacuating civilians from the city of Pokrovsk and its surrounding areas, about 10 kilometers from the fighting, where some 50,000 people still live. The Donetsk region has seen intense fighting as Moscow continues its offensive, while also trying to fight off a Ukrainian counter-assault in its own Kursk border region.
The Kherson region, which was liberated in autumn 2022 but remains within reach of Russian weapons, reported two deaths and five injuries. The ongoing conflict has caused significant humanitarian concerns, with civilians caught in the middle of the fighting.
Key points:
- Russian strikes killed eight civilians across Ukraine
- Attacks occurred in Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Kherson regions
- Ukraine evacuating civilians from Pokrovsk and surrounding areas
- Intense fighting continues in Donetsk region
- Humanitarian concerns rise as civilians caught in the middle of the conflict
