Russia claims multiple casualties from Ukrainian drone attack; Ukraine reports multiple areas hit by Russian airstrikes.
The Chuvash Republic of Russia stated on the 5th that the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a drone attack on the republic that day, resulting in multiple civilian casualties. The Ukrainian side claimed on the same day that several areas in Ukraine were attacked, causing numerous deaths and injuries.
Oleg Nikolaev, the head of the Chuvash Republic, said on social media on the 5th that the Ukrainian military carried out the largest drone attack to date on the capital city of Cheboksary, targeting mainly civilian infrastructure. The attack damaged 28 apartment buildings, forcing about 700 residents to seek temporary shelter; it resulted in the deaths of 2 civilians and injured several dozen others. The city government has set up 3 temporary resettlement centers to provide food, heating, and medicine for residents in need.
Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed on the 5th via social media that the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a deep strike operation from the night of the 4th to the 5th, firing domestically developed "Flamingo" cruise missiles at multiple targets within Russian territory.
Ukraine claims multiple areas were hit by Russian airstrikes, resulting in numerous casualties
Zelensky also released a statement on social media reporting on the Russian attacks on various locations in Ukraine. He stated that the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region was hit by Russian aerial bombs, resulting in 5 deaths and 5 injuries. Civilian facilities in Zaporizhzhia were attacked, leading to at least 16 deaths and 37 injuries.
Ukrainian armed forces conducted a large-scale drone strike on Cheboksary, targeting civilian infrastructure, resulting in 2 civilian deaths and dozens injured. Concurrently, Russian forces executed airstrikes in Kramatorsk and Zaporizhzhia, leading to multiple civilian casualties, including 5 deaths in Kramatorsk and at least 16 in Zaporizhzhia.
- Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone attack on Cheboksary, targeting civilian infrastructure.
- 28 apartment buildings were damaged, leading to 700 residents seeking temporary shelter.
- 2 civilians were killed and dozens injured in the attack.
- Russian forces conducted airstrikes in Kramatorsk, resulting in 5 deaths and 5 injuries.
- Zaporizhzhia civilian facilities were attacked, causing at least 16 deaths and 37 injuries.