Four killed, 92 injured as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine

The attacks were in the regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Kropyvnytskyi and other settlements.

In Summary

• According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the number of casualties is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.

• Officials said Russia launched dozens of attack drones, cruise and aerial ballistic missiles on the regions leading to the casualties and destruction of property.

Damage caused by Tuesday's Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Damage caused by Tuesday's Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Image: COURTESY MFA UKRAINE

Four people have been killed and at least 92 others sustained injuries after Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine, on Tuesday.

According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the number of casualties is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.

"As of this morning, 92 people have been reported injured and 4 killed. As search and rescue operations continue, the number of victims may increase," the Ukraine MFA said.

The attacks were in the regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Kropyvnytskyi and other settlements. 

Officials said Russia launched dozens of attack drones, cruise and aerial ballistic missiles on the regions leading to the casualties and destruction of property, including residential and business buildings.

"In Kyiv, a number of destructions were reported, including hits to residential buildings, a warehouse, a supermarket, and gas infrastructure. Some areas of the capital lack electricity and water supply," the Ministry said.

"Russia also attacked residential areas of Kharkiv."

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba said the attack on civilian structures affirms Russia continues to target Ukrainian women, children and the elderly in their attacks.

He urged nations supporting Ukraine to hasten the process of supplying additional air defence systems, combat drones and long-range missiles.

Kuleba also asked the international community to make a quick decision to transfer frozen Russian assets to cater for the needs of Ukraine.

"The terrorist regime in Moscow must feel that the international community will not turn a blind eye to the killing of Ukrainian civilians and the destruction of Ukraine's critical infrastructure."

Damage caused by Tuesday's Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Damage caused by Tuesday's Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Image: COURTESY MFA UKRAINE

This is the second wave of large-scale attacks on Ukraine since December.

President Vladimir Putin has pledged to "intensify" attacks against Ukraine, following days of aerial bombardment by both sides in the long-running war.

Speaking during a visit to a military hospital in Moscow, Putin said the military would continue targeting Ukrainian "military installations".

He called an air raid on the Russian city of Belgorod by Ukraine a "deliberate strike against civilians".

In his New Year address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised a sharp increase in the number of weapons the country produces in 2024, pledging to build at least a million drones.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged deadly attacks over the past few days.

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