At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded, including 5 children, after Russian missile and drone attacks in Dobropillia, Ukraine, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said on Saturday, March 8.
Russian forces used ballistic missiles, rockets, and drones in the attack, which destroyed 8 buildings and 30 vehicles. While rescue operations were underway, the area was attacked again, causing further damage to a fire truck.
In addition, 3 civilians were killed and 7 were wounded in a drone attack in Kharkiv region.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the continued attacks are proof that Russia's intentionsare unchanged. He called for stronger defense and tougher sanctions against Russia.
According to the Ukrainian military, Russia used Iskander ballistic and cruise missiles and 145 drones in their attack. The air defense forces destroyed 1 cruise missile and 79 drones, while 54 drones failed to reach their targets due to electronic countermeasures.
