Russian Airstrikes on Eastern Ukraine Kill 3, Injure 22; Russia Claims to Shoot Down 239 Drones

Key News on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

(CNA Kyiv, June 21, Combined Wires) Ukrainian local officials stated today that Russia launched attacks on the eastern Ukrainian regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava, resulting in 3 deaths and 22 injuries.

According to Agence France-Presse, as negotiations led by the United States aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war have effectively stalled, Moscow and Kyiv have recently escalated their reciprocal attacks.

Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, stated on the messaging app Telegram: "Russian airstrikes hit three districts in the region, causing 1 death and 9 injuries."

The deceased was a 70-year-old woman residing in the Nikopol district.

Vitali Dyakivnych, head of the Poltava regional military administration, also stated that Russian airstrikes on the evening of the 20th caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries, including 6 children.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that Russian forces shot down a total of 239 Ukrainian drones overnight. (Compiled by Shi Shi) 1150621

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