The victims of one of the deadliest Russian airstrikes in Ukraine were honored in funeral services held on Saturday. Ukraine’s president promised to increase military production domestically by establishing underground weapons factories.
The funerals for the victims of the Russian missile attack on a military training facility, which resulted in over 50 deaths and more than 300 injuries, took place in the city of Poltava. Mourning families, local residents, and officials gathered at the Cathedral of the Assumption for the ceremony.
Sobbing relatives, many holding red carnations, stood by caskets draped in Ukrainian flags outside the church. An air raid siren went off during the service, and residents knelt in silence as the victims were taken to a military cemetery for burial.
Recent Russian missile and drone attacks in Ukraine have targeted energy infrastructure and caused casualties. The attacks have severely impacted Ukraine’s power grid, water supplies, and heating systems, making preparations for a challenging winter ahead.
Multiple Russian drones were intercepted by air defenses over the Ukrainian capital, resulting in no injuries or significant damage. The Ukrainian Air Force reported detecting and neutralizing a total of 67 drones launched over the country overnight, with 58 drones shot down and others destroyed by electronic weapons systems.
A Russian artillery attack in Kostiantynivka caused casualties and damage to buildings and power lines. President Zelenskyy confirmed the increased death toll from a recent strike, emphasizing the ongoing threat from Russian missile and drone attacks and calling for increased weapons production to defend against aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautioned Iran against sending arms to Russia, warning of potential consequences for bilateral relations. Reports suggest that Iran may have transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine. In response, Kyiv has conducted its own strikes against Russian targets, causing damage and evacuations.
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