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Wave of Russian drone attacks hits Ukraine since July 5, leaving casualties in multiple regions

6 July, 2025 Sunday
11:34

On Saturday evening, July 5, the occupying Russian army launched attack drones on the territory of Ukraine. There are victims in Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia regions

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Attack on Kharkiv

As of 1:15 a.m., the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that Russia had struck at least three times in Kharkiv.

Later, Sinehubov informed that, according to preliminary information, the hits were recorded in Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts.

At 1:50 a.m., Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that, according to preliminary data, there were no casualties.

Later, the head of the regional state administration noted that Russia was striking again at the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city.

"There is preliminary information about a Russian drone strike on the private sector in the Novobavarskyi district. We are checking the details," the mayor wrote at 2:09 a.m.

At 2:13 a.m., Syniehubov reported that the Shevchenkivskyi district had been hit first. Fires broke out at the site of the hits.

As of 2:39 a.m., the head of the regional state administration informed that a 46-year-old woman was injured in the attack on Novobavarskyi district of the city. She is currently receiving the necessary medical care.

Later, Sinehubov added that the number of victims of the massive attack in Kharkiv had increased to two people. As a result of the shelling of the Shevchenkivskyi district, a 2.8-month-old girl suffered an acute stress reaction.

Consequences of attack on Zaporizhzhia

 The head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov reported at 2:34 a.m. that Russia had attacked Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district with Shaheds.

"A private enterprise, a farm and warehouses were damaged. There were several fires. Emergency services are working everywhere," he wrote.

In the morning, Fedorov reported that an 89-year-old woman was wounded in the night attack. According to the updated information, Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district with 6 Shaheds.

According to him, one of the strikes hit the village of Yurkivka. A house was damaged there. An elderly woman was wounded. She was provided with all necessary medical aid.

Consequences in the Kyiv region

The State Emergency Service writes that Russian troops launched a UAV attack on the Kyiv region. As a result of the attack, rescuers are working in Vyshgorod district.

"Another Russian attack caused destruction and fires in the industrial and residential sectors of the Vyshgorod community. Preliminary, one person was injured, medical assistance is being provided, the information is constantly updated," the post says.

All relevant operational services are working at the scene.

Later, the State Emergency Service reported that 15 vehicles and 67 personnel, as well as volunteers from the Red Cross Rapid Response Unit, were involved in the rescue efforts.

Heavy engineering equipment from local authorities was also used to clear the rubble.

Strike in Kirovohrad region

Kirovohrad regional military administration head Andriy Raikovych said that a Russian drone attack in Znamianska ATC damaged an agricultural enterprise.

As a result, an outbuilding and equipment were damaged. According to preliminary information, no people were injured. Specialists are examining the area.

Attack on Mykolaiv

The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, reported that emergency services were called in the city after the UAV strike.

"Preliminary, there is one victim," he added.

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