Kursk Drone Attack: 85-Year-Old Woman Fatally Injured as Tensions Escalate Between Ukraine and Russia
A recent drone attack in the Russian city of Kursk has resulted in the tragic death of an 85-year-old woman and left nine others injured, according to regional authorities. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The attack occurred on April 15, with the Kursk region administration labeling it as a 'massive enemy attack' that took place overnight.
Acting Mayor Sergei Kotlyarov provided details via Telegram, stating that several apartments in a multistory residential building were set ablaze due to the drone strike. Residents were evacuated to a nearby school to ensure their safety. The attack not only targeted residential areas but also struck an ambulance garage, resulting in damage to 11 vehicles.
Reports from Russian media, particularly Baza and SHOT Telegram channels, indicated that over 20 blasts were reported in the city during the attack. However, it should be noted that these reports could not be independently verified. As of this writing, there has been no immediate comment from Ukraine regarding the incident, with both sides continuing to deny that they intentionally target civilians.
This drone attack in Kursk follows a severe missile strike by Russia on April 13, which resulted in the deaths of at least 34 people in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, during a time when civilians were observing Palm Sunday. Tragically, two children were among those killed in the Sumy attack, which also injured at least 117 others, including 15 children.
The recent spate of violence has drawn widespread condemnation from global officials, particularly in Europe and the United States. European officials have accused Russia of committing potential war crimes, and various lawmakers, spanning both the Republican and Democratic parties in the U.S., have expressed horror over the escalating death toll and destruction, marking the second major incident of civilian casualties in just a span of ten days.
As the conflict continues to unfold, there are growing concerns about the humanitarian implications of such military actions, especially as civilian populations bear the brunt of these alleged war tactics. Both nations have sustained heavy losses since the beginning of the conflict, and the international community remains hopeful for a resolution to restore peace in the region.
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