Russian strikes killed six people and wounded at least 20 across Ukraine on Wednesday, regional authorities said.<\/p>\n
The daytime attacks targeted industrial and medical facilities in the Black Sea port city of Odesa and in the northeastern city of Sumy, near the border with Russia.<\/p>\n
“The enemy launched six guided aerial bombs,” said Sumy regional governor Oleg Grygorov. “Three people were killed and 17 were wounded.<\/p>\n
“Among the dead are a woman and a man,” he added. “Another person sustained extremely severe injuries, making it currently impossible to determine their gender.”<\/p>\n
Odesa endured another day of Russian drone and missile attacks targeting its port and civilian infrastructure, the authorities there said.<\/p>\n
“A massive combined missile and drone attack on the Odesa region has been ongoing for the fifth day in a row,” said governor Oleg Kiper.<\/p>\n
“Three people were killed, and at least three others were injured,” he added.<\/p>\n
Russia has in recent months intensified bombardments of Ukrainian urban areas.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the UN reported a sharp rise in civilian deaths through the first half of 2026 — hitting a four-year-high in the month of June.<\/p>\n
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