Russian Strikes Kill Three as Attacks Hit Kyiv and Other Cities in Ukraine
Overview of Recent Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Cities
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Russian attacks killed three people in two different Ukrainian cities on Sunday and struck different districts of the capital Kyiv, local officials said.
Russian forces have long staged intensive attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, mostly at night, but in recent weeks they have launched strikes almost continuously throughout the day.
Impact on Northern City of Sumy
In the northern city of Sumy, a frequent Russian target near the border, three glide bombs struck near a family support centre, killing two people, regional governor Oleh Hryhorov wrote on Telegram.
Russian Strategy in Sumy Region
Russia has long said it intends to turn areas of the Sumy region into a buffer zone.
Drone Strike in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city in the northeast and another frequent target, a drone struck a car, killing the driver, prosecutors said.
Attacks and Damage in Kyiv
Drone Strikes and Civilian Impact
And in Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a drone had struck a high-rise apartment building and triggered a fire in an eastern suburb, wounding one person. Emergency crews extinguished the blaze.
Damage to Civilian Infrastructure
Drones hit areas near a kindergarten and a playground in two districts, Klitschko said, and other areas in the city also suffered damage, though no casualties were reported.
Wider Context of the Conflict
Both sides in the more than 4-1/2-year-old war deny targeting civilians.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Mark Porter)
