Russian missile and drone attacks injure at least 19, including children, in Ukraine

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   Russian missile and drone strikes injure at least 19 across Ukraine

   Russian drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 19 people, including children. The strikes occurred shortly after the United States passed new sanctions against Russia. In separate engagements, Russia claims to have hit four Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea and targeted cargo ships carrying military supplies. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted 138 of 174 Russian drones launched overnight. Meanwhile, the IAEA condemned drone strikes on a cooling tower at the Kursk Nuclear Plant, citing severe risks to nuclear safety.

   Why it matters

   These attacks coincide with Russian parliamentary elections and increased international pressure via US sanctions. The use of relentless missile tactics in Kyiv has left residents with as little as four minutes of warning. The conflict has expanded to include critical infrastructure and maritime targets.

   What is confirmed

   • At least 19 people, including children, were injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine.
   • Russia targeted Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities hours after the US passed sanctions.
   • The IAEA condemned drone attacks on the Kursk Nuclear Plant cooling tower.
   • The Russian Central Election Commission reported parliamentary election turnout exceeding 44.5%.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Moscow's electronic voting system faced powerful cyberattacks during parliamentary elections.

   What to watch next

   • Verification of casualties and damage from the Black Sea vessel strikes
   • Official Ukrainian response to the Kursk Nuclear Plant drone hit
   • Final results of the Russian parliamentary elections
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. Reuters — Russia strikes Kyiv, other cities hours after US sanctions passed
   2. Al Jazeera — At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
   3. AP News — Russian missile and drone attacks injure at least 19, including children, in Ukraine
   4. France 24 — Live: Russia strikes four Ukrainian vessels in Black Sea
   5. Yahoo — Russia claims to have struck cargo ships transporting Ukrainian army supplies
   6. bbc.com — A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
   7. www.thehindubusinessline.com — IAEA condemns attacks on nuclear facilities after drone hits Kursk Nuclear Plant cooling tower
   8. kyivindependent.com — Russian attacks kill 11, injure over 64 in Ukraine over past day
   9. kyivindependent.com — Ukraine urges countries to close 'Russian House' centers, citing disinformation, espionage risks
   10. www.france24.com — Russia reports cyberattacks as parliamentary vote enters second day
   11. tass.com — Kiev troops shell DPR 30 times in past day, 18 wounded
   12. tass.com — Russian parliamentary election turnout exceeds 44.5% — election authority
   confidence 85%