Russian attacks kill one, injure more than 30 in Ukraine overnight, officials say
Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight resulted in one death and over 30 injuries, according to officials. The strikes targeted residential areas, a school, and a kindergarten in Odesa, as well as causing injuries in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. Both sides deny intentionally targeting civilians amidst ongoing conflict.
- ▪Russia launched drones, air strikes, and shelling at various Ukrainian cities overnight.
- ▪One person was killed and more than 30 were injured in the attacks.
- ▪Injuries included an 11-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man in Odesa, and two children in Dnipro.
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- ▪ Russian attacks kill one, injure more than 30 in Ukraine overnight, officials say — New York Post
- ▪ More than 30 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight — The Hindu — Top
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Russian attacks kill one, injure more than 30 in Ukraine overnight, officials saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA Ukrainian rescuer at the site of an air attack in Odesa on May 18. Officials said Russia launched strikes at Ukraine overnight, hitting residential buildings, a school and a kindergarten in Odesa.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 18, 2026, 06:18 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 06:21 PMListenODESA - Russia launched drones, air strikes and shelling at Ukraine overnight, targeting cities such as Odesa in the south and Dnipro in the south-east, killing one person and injuring more than 30, Ukrainian officials said on May 18.Drones hit residential buildings, a school and a kindergarten in the major Black Sea export port of Odesa, Mr Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local…
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