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Russian attacks kill 11, injure 62 across Ukraine; foreign civilian vessel damaged

Created at 18 Jul · 8:50 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Russian forces intensified strikes across Ukraine, killing 11 people and injuring 62 in the past day. Attacks targeted Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions. A civilian vessel in Odesa port was damaged, and its crew evacuated.

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Key Numbers

11people killed across Ukraine
62people injured across Ukraine
19locations hit by missiles and drones
17crew members evacuated from damaged vessel
4crew members injured
2Iskander-M ballistic missiles launched
2Oniks anti-ship missiles launched
3Kh-59/69 guided missiles launched
90long-range drones launched
1Kh-59/69 missile intercepted
69unmanned aerial vehicles intercepted
851attacks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Who's Involved

Oleh Kiper
Governor of Odesa Oblast
Oleksandr Prokudin
Governor of Kherson Oblast
Vadym Filashkin
Governor of Donetsk Oblast
Oleksandr Hanzha
Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Oleh Syniehubov
Governor of Kharkiv Oblast
Viacheslav Chaus
Governor of Chernihiv Oblast
Ukraine Air Force
Reported on missile and drone interceptions
Russian attacks kill 11, injure 62 across Ukraine; foreign civilian vessel damaged

↳ Why This Matters

The ongoing Russian attacks highlight the persistent threat to civilian life and infrastructure in Ukraine, impacting key regions and international shipping routes. The damage to a foreign-flagged vessel underscores the broader risks to global trade and maritime security amidst the conflict.

Key facts

  • Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day resulted in 11 deaths and 62 injuries.
  • A civilian vessel flying the Marshall Islands flag was damaged in Odesa port, with its 17 crew members evacuated.
  • Ukrainian air defenses intercepted one missile and 69 drones.
  • Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions were targeted.
  • Attacks included ballistic missiles, anti-ship missiles, guided missiles, and drones.

Russian forces intensified their attacks across Ukraine over the past day, resulting in 11 fatalities and 62 injuries, according to local authorities. The strikes, which included ballistic missiles, anti-ship missiles, guided missiles, and drones, targeted multiple regions, with Odesa Oblast being a primary focus.

In Odesa, a 77-year-old man was killed, and a civilian vessel flying the Marshall Islands flag was damaged in a port infrastructure attack. The ship caught fire, and all 17 crew members were evacuated, with four sustaining injuries.

Kherson Oblast reported three deaths and 18 injuries among 41 settlements attacked. Zaporizhzhia Oblast saw one person killed and two injured, including a child, following 851 attacks across 51 settlements. Donetsk Oblast recorded three deaths and eight injuries.

In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, an FPV drone strike on a bus in Marhanets killed a 48-year-old man and injured eight others. Another person was injured in the Kryvyi Rih district. Kharkiv Oblast reported two deaths and 17 injuries, including five children, across its capital and 29 other settlements.

Northern regions also sustained attacks. Chernihiv Oblast reported six injuries, including three children, with one family injured in Novhorod-Siverskyi, the youngest child in serious condition. Sumy Oblast reported two injuries.

The Ukrainian Air Force stated that its defenses intercepted one Kh-59/69 missile and 69 drones, though it did not specify how many of the launched missiles reached their targets. Debris from downed weapons was found at five additional sites.

Frequently asked questions

Across Ukraine, 11 people were killed and 62 were injured in the past day due to Russian attacks.

A civilian vessel flying the flag of the Marshall Islands was damaged, and its crew was evacuated.

Odesa Oblast was a primary target, with significant attacks also reported in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy Oblasts.

Russia launched Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Oniks anti-ship missiles, Kh-59/69 guided missiles, and 90 long-range drones.

What Happens Next

01Continued monitoring of Russian strike patterns and Ukrainian defense effectiveness.
02Assessment of damage to Odesa port infrastructure and the civilian vessel.
03Tracking casualty figures and humanitarian impact in affected regions.

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How It Developed

Russian forces launched missiles and drones across Ukraine overnight.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted some of the incoming weapons.
Missile strikes and drone hits were recorded at 19 locations.
Odesa Oblast was a primary target, with a civilian vessel damaged in the port.
Attacks in Kherson Oblast killed three people and injured 18.
Zaporizhzhia Oblast reported one death and two injuries.
Donetsk Oblast saw three deaths and eight injuries.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast attacks killed one person and injured nine.

Sources

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Russian attacks kill 11, injure 62 across Ukraine over past day; foreign civilian vessel damaged in Odesa portThe Kyiv Independent

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