Attacks on May 25
On May 25, Russian forces launched a missile strike on a civilian enterprise in Derhachi, located in the Kharkiv region. The attack killed one man, whose identity is still being determined, and left six others injured. Among the wounded are a 57-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman. An air raid alert was issued for Kharkiv and the surrounding area at 11:52 AM, with the explosion occurring around 11:57 AM.
On the same day, Russian troops also targeted Dnipro, injuring three men aged 18, 45, and 67. All victims in Dnipro were hospitalized, with two in serious condition. Military officials reported a threat of ballistic weapon use and a fast-moving target heading toward the Kharkiv region.
Events of May 24
Prior to the May 25 incidents, on May 24, Russian forces dropped an aerial bomb on a residential area in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. A FAB-250 bomb equipped with a UMPK module struck an apartment building, killing a 70-year-old woman and wounding five others. The number of casualties is still being confirmed, and emergency services are working at the site.
These events are part of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, which continues to endanger civilians. The missile and aerial strikes on civilian targets highlight the escalation of the conflict and the increased risk to non-combatants. Authorities and emergency services are striving to provide necessary aid to the victims and ensure public safety amid the threat of further attacks. The attacks underscore the persistent dangers faced by Ukrainian communities as hostilities continue.
The recent missile strike in Derhachi is part of a troubling pattern of escalating violence against civilian areas in Ukraine. Just a day earlier, another attack in Merefa resulted in five fatalities and numerous injuries, underscoring the grave risks faced by non-combatants. To understand the broader implications of these attacks, you can read more about the devastating events in Merefa.