The Russians attacked Ukraine throughout the day, despite the declared “ceasefire”. What is known about the attacks
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- Anastasiia Zaikova
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Despite the declared "ceasefire", Russian troops continued to attack Ukraine throughout the day. Civilians and a rescuer were injured.
Babel has collected everything known about the Russian attacks so far.
At midnight, the Russians attacked the Korabelny district of Kherson with a drone. An 18-year-old boy was injured as a result of the strike. He has shrapnel wounds to his hands, a contusion, and an explosive injury.
A 49-year-old resident of Kherson was also taken to the hospital after being injured in a Russian drone attack in the Korabelny district. The man was diagnosed with concussion, blast trauma, and acute stress reaction.
In addition, at around 08:40 in the Korabelny district, a person was again injured by a drone strike — an employee of the Kherson City Council. The 53-year-old man was hospitalized with an explosive injury and a leg wound.
In the Kherson region, at around 06:30, a Russian drone attacked a 62-year-old woman in Komyshany. The victim was taken to the hospital in extremely serious condition. She suffered an explosive injury, injuries to her limbs, and a traumatic amputation of her leg.
In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian military personnel used an FPV drone to strike a man in Kushugum. The injured 52-year-old local resident was provided with necessary medical assistance.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russians attacked rescuers who were helping residents of the Myrivska community after shelling. A 23-year-old rescuer was injured by a drone strike.
- Despite the reported three-day ceasefire, on its first day, May 9, there were 147 combat clashes on the front. The Russians launched 7 704 kamikaze-drones and shelled Ukrainian military positions and settlements 2 021 times.
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