Russian Military Attacks on Ukrainian Cities
During the night and morning of June 21, Russian forces targeted Kropyvnytskyi, the Poltava region, and Kharkiv. In Kropyvnytskyi, a strike hit an infrastructure site, sparking a fire that emergency crews quickly extinguished. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, as reported by Glavcom, no deaths or injuries occurred in Kropyvnytskyi.
On the night of June 21, Russian missiles also struck the Poltava region, specifically targeting the Poltava community. This attack injured 11 people, including five children, confirmed Vitaliy Dyakivnych, head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration. The ongoing assaults highlight the persistent threat to civilian populations in these areas.
Strike on Kharkiv
On the morning of June 21, Russian terrorists attacked Kharkiv. In the city's Kyivskyi district, a hostile missile hit a 12-story building, striking between the top two floors, announced Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
These attacks on Ukrainian cities—Kropyvnytskyi, Poltava, and Kharkiv—demonstrate Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine. Civilians, including children, have been harmed, underscoring the dangers faced by the populace amid ongoing warfare. Such events may also influence the international community monitoring the situation and the humanitarian conditions in the region.
The recent attacks in Kropyvnytskyi, Poltava, and Kharkiv are not isolated incidents. In fact, a previous assault on Kharkiv involved a drone strike that injured five individuals, including a child. Such ongoing acts of aggression against civilian areas raise serious concerns about the safety of the population and the escalating conflict. For more details on this alarming trend, see our coverage of the drone attack in Kharkiv.