On June 7, 2024, a series of explosions rocked the Russian-occupied regions of Luhansk and Kherson in Ukraine. According to various sources, at least 26 people were reportedly killed and dozens more were injured as a result of these strikes.
In Luhansk region, an oil depot was hit, causing significant damage. The Atesh guerrilla movement claimed responsibility for the attack and reported that a large fire had broken out in the area of Hostra Mohyla. Russian state media reported that at least six ATACMS missiles were launched by Ukrainian forces towards Luhansk, with most being shot down by air defense systems. Local Telegram channels reported problems with electricity and communications in some areas of the city.
In Kherson region, a shop was destroyed in Sadove village, killing 15 people according to Vladimir Saldo, head of Russian occupation authorities in Kherson. A residential area was also hit by a HIMARS missile, resulting in four deaths and over 40 injuries. Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of targeting civilian areas and deliberately firing these missiles at residential districts.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces have reportedly made some gains in recent days. Over the last week, they improved their positions along the front line and liberated the settlement of Paraskoviivka, around 25 kilometers southwest of Donetsk. However, Russian shelling continued to claim lives in other areas.
On June 8, a 71-year-old woman was killed by Russian shelling in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region. The ongoing violence and instability have caused significant hardships for civilians on both sides of the conflict.
