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Russians attack Kharkiv and Donetsk regions overnight, casualties reported

Russians attack Kharkiv and Donetsk regions overnight, casualties reported Photo: Russian night strikes in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions resulted in injuries and deaths (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

On the night of March 8, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. The attacks killed two people and injured others, according to the State Emergency Service.

Russians attacked private houses in Kupiansk.

"Rescuers found the bodies of two people, a woman, and a man while clearing the rubble. Another resident was injured," the statement says.

Also at midnight, the Russian occupants launched a missile attack on the city of Chuhuiv.

"Six people were injured, including 2 children born in 2006 and 2021. The facades of buildings, shops, and cars were damaged," rescuers say.

In Donetsk region, Russians shelled Myrnohrad and Novohrodivka.

At least 2 people were reported injured. Another 4 people who could not get out of their homes on their own were rescued by a unit of the State Emergency Service. Residential apartment buildings, administrative buildings, and cars were damaged as a result of the Russian strike.

Russians attack Kharkiv and Donetsk regions overnight, casualties reportedPhoto: consequences of Russian night shelling on the night of March 8 (t.me/dsns_telegram)

Russia attacked Ukraine on night of March 8

On the night of March 7-8, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with S-300 and Kh-59 missiles, as well as Shahed-type attack drones. A total of 37 drones were launched.

Russians shelled Chuhuiv on the night of March 8. Infrastructure was damaged and people were injured. Initially, two wounded were reported, including a 17-year-old teenager.

In addition, the Russian occupiers once again attacked the Odesa region with kamikaze drones. On the night of March 8, an infrastructure facility was hit.