Russian Drone Assault Across Ukraine Kills National Guardsman and Daughter, Strikes Five Regions

Ukraine Hit by Widespread Drone Attack

According to Главком: On March 24, Russia launched a large-scale drone assault across Ukraine, resulting in numerous casualties and destruction. In Ivano-Frankivsk, a National Guardsman and his 15-year-old daughter were killed. The guardsman had reportedly traveled to visit his wife in a maternity hospital, who had given birth to a son just days earlier. The attack on Ivano-Frankivsk caused multiple civilian deaths and injuries.

On the same day, Russian strikes also targeted Lviv, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, and the Ternopil region. The attack on Lviv wounded civilians and damaged a nationally significant architectural monument-the Bernardine Monastery complex, which is listed on the International Register of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection. In Vinnytsia, a 59-year-old man was killed, and other civilians were wounded.

• In Zhytomyr, a 12-year-old girl was injured in the attack.
• In the Ternopil region, the strikes hit energy infrastructure facilities and an administrative building.

Overnight into March 24, the Russian Federation carried out a combined strike on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, deploying both drones and missiles for the attack.

“In the city center, a father and his eldest, 15-year-old daughter were killed. He had come to visit his wife in the maternity hospital, who had just given birth to a son a few days ago. Unspeakable pain... Sincere condolences to the family and loved ones. We share in your grief.” - Svitlana Onyshchuk

These events underscore the continuation of Russia's aggression against Ukraine and its horrific consequences for the civilian population. Mass drone and missile attacks leave a trail of destruction and human loss, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. This assault is part of a sustained Russian campaign targeting both civilian areas and critical national infrastructure.

The recent drone assault is not an isolated incident, as similar strikes have also been reported across other Ukrainian cities. For instance, in Poltava, a recent attack resulted in civilian casualties, including the tragic injury of a child. Such ongoing aggression highlights the severe impact on innocent lives and the urgent need for international attention to the situation. To learn more about the incident in Poltava, click here.