Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine kill seven, officials say
Casualties and Damage from Recent Russian Strikes
Overview of the Attacks
July 27 (Reuters) - Russian strikes on front-line localities in eastern Ukraine killed seven people and injured more than 20 on Monday, officials said.
Impact in Donetsk Region
Fatalities and Injuries Near Kostiantynivka
Prosecutors in Donetsk Region, the focal point of fighting along the 1,200-km (775-mile) front line, said three people had died in two areas near the contested city of Kostiantynivka.
Control of Kostiantynivka
Russia's military said this month its forces had captured Kostiantynivka, but Ukrainian officials deny the city has changed hands.
Casualties Near Kramatorsk
A fourth person was killed near Kramatorsk, a heavily defended "fortress" city considered critical to Ukraine's defences. Prosecutors said a total of 18 people were injured throughout Donetsk Region.
Attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Region
Drone and Artillery Strikes
In adjacent Dnipropetrovsk Region, Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said three people were killed and six wounded in more than 50 drone and artillery attacks on five districts.
Victims Near Nikopol and Syneklykove
Two people died near the town of Nikopol, a frequent Russian target on the north bank of the Dnipro River. One person was killed near the town of Syneklykove, further east.
Incident in Russia's Belgorod Region
Over the border in Russia's Belgorod Region, a Ukrainian drone struck a commercial building, killing one person and injuring two.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Nick Zieminski and Cynthia Osterman)
