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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 14 over past day

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The aftermath of Russian attacks against Donetsk Oblast on July 29-30, 2024.
The aftermath of Russian attacks against Donetsk Oblast on July 29-30, 2024. (Governor Vadym Filashkin/Telegram)

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least four people and injured at least 14 over the past day, regional authorities said early on July 30.

In Donetsk Oblast, a Russian attack against Toretsk killed three civilians and injured three others, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

One more person was killed in Hrodivka, and two were injured in Siversk and Rih, he added.

In Kharkiv Oblast, a 71-year-old man was injured during a Russian attack against the town of Kupiansk on the morning of July 30, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

Russian attacks against Kherson Oblast injured eight people, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported. Critical infrastructure and port facilities, high-rise buildings, houses, and gas pipelines were reported as damaged.

Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts also came under attack, but no casualties were reported.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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