The southern regions of Ukraine are once again experiencing tragic civilian casualties: in the past 24 hours, Russian occupiers have claimed the lives of five more peaceful residents in Donetsk and Kherson regions, highlighting the scale of destruction and the ongoing humanitarian crisis that has lasted for over a year
According to official reports from the Donetsk and Kherson military administrations, the situation remains tense and critical in these regions, which have once again come under shelling. Specifically, in Donetsk region, Russian forces resulted in the deaths of three residents in Novohatske, while another local resident was killed in Klynove. Additionally, amid the challenging circumstances over the past day, eight more individuals were injured in the region and are currently receiving medical treatment. These incidents serve as evidence of regular enemy strikes on residential areas in Donetsk, mercilessly destroying private property and increasing the strain on the civilian population. In Kherson region, the situation also remains extremely tense. According to official information, one resident was killed as a result of a Russian attack, and five others were wounded of varying severity. The enemy shelling damaged at least ten private houses, demonstrating a targeted strategy to destroy civilian infrastructure. Equally significant is the destruction of several private vehicles—another indicator of the destructive power of the occupation army. Primarily, residential neighborhoods have been damaged, and peaceful residents remain under constant threat due to relentless shelling. Witnesses report that the occupying forces frequently fire indiscriminately at residential areas, destroying private property and creating an atmosphere of fear and anxiety. Despite these destructions, residents in the regions continue to struggle to survive and await aid, while authorities call for international support and an end to violence. Overall, the situation in southern Ukraine remains alarming and raises deep concern about future developments in the region. Massive destruction, human losses, and the humanitarian crisis confirm the need for increased international attention to this tragedy and the pursuit of ways to swiftly end hostilities, aiming to stop the numerous deaths and enable local residents to regain a semblance of peace and stability.