Ukraine and Russia Trade Long-Range Strikes as Civilian Casualties Mount

Russian aircraft struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs, killing one person and wounding dozens, while Russian officials said Ukrainian drones killed nine people in Black Sea locations. Neither side’s full casualty claims could be independently verified. Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia while Russian officials reported deadly Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea communities and occupied Crimea.

Russian aircraft dropped eight glide bombs over about 90 minutes on residential districts of Zaporizhzhia, according to the Ukrainian regional chief. Ukrainian officials reported one person killed and dozens wounded in those strikes.

Russia’s Krasnodar regional governor said drone debris killed six people in Arkhipo-Osipovka and wounded 40. The Russian-installed head of occupied Crimea separately reported three deaths and two injuries from Ukrainian attacks.

Associated Press said neither side’s casualty claims could be independently verified. Ukraine says long-range drones are intended to pressure Russia toward a settlement, while Russia continues missile, drone, and glide-bomb attacks on Ukrainian cities.

The full-scale Russian invasion has continued for more than four years. Ukraine’s domestically developed long-range drone program has expanded its ability to strike targets inside Russia.

Glide bombs allow aircraft to release heavy explosives from farther away than traditional unguided bombs. Access restrictions and active combat prevented independent verification of all casualty and damage claims.

Verified casualty revisions and identification of civilian or military targets. Whether the exchange changes diplomatic contacts or the tempo of attacks.

Ukrainian officials reported one person killed and dozens wounded in those strikes. The full-scale Russian invasion has continued for more than four years. Associated Press said neither side’s casualty claims could be independently verified.

Russia’s Krasnodar regional governor said drone debris killed six people in Arkhipo-Osipovka and wounded 40. Glide bombs allow aircraft to release heavy explosives from farther away than traditional unguided bombs. Access restrictions and active combat prevented independent verification of all casualty and damage claims.