Russian missile attack injures seven in Mykolaiv, Ukraine says
Two of the injured were hospitalised as a result of the late Saturday attack, Mykolaiv Governor Vitaliy Kim said on the Telegram messaging app.
Kim posted photos showing single residential buildings almost destroyed, with building debris spread around. He said 23 private homes, 12 apartment buildings and a post office were damaged.
Reuters could not independently verify the report. There was no immediate comment from Russia about the attack. Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Moscow launched with a full-scale invasion on Ukraine in February 2022.
Ukraine's air force said on Telegram that Russia had launched 76 attack drones and seven missiles targeting Ukraine overnight, striking eight locations throughout Ukraine. Ukraine's air defence units destroyed 60 of the drones and one missile, it said.
In the early days of the war, the Mykolaiv region stood on the front lines, facing frequent artillery strikes and aerial attacks. Even after Russian forces were pushed back in late 2022, drones and missiles have remained a constant danger to communities.
In the front-line regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, at least three people were killed and more than 12 injured as a result of Russia's attacks over the 24 hours into Sunday morning, regional governors said.
Russia also launched a short-lived missile attack on Kyiv overnight, but there were no reports of injuries or damage.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNN
30 minutes ago
- CNN
NASA wants US to be the first nation to put nuclear reactor on the moon
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has directed the agency to fast-track plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Expediting work to place a reactor on the lunar surface to help power moon exploration efforts would keep the United States ahead of China and Russia, both of which have 'announced on at least three occasions' a joint effort to develop such a project by the mid-2030s, according to a directive dated July 31 and obtained by CNN. If another country were to achieve this feat first, it could declare a 'keep-out zone' that would effectively hold the US back from its goal of establishing a presence on the lunar surface through NASA's Artemis program. The agency's Artemis III mission, currently planned for 2027, is expected to return humans to the surface of the moon for the first time in more than five decades. But the program still has several milestones in order to reach that target. 'We're in a race to the moon, in a race with China to the moon,' Duffy told reporters at a news conference Tuesday on drones. 'And to have a base on the moon, we need energy.' Duffy's orders also call for an executive within 30 days to lead the program. Politico was the first to report the new directive. NASA has previously worked on similar projects in collaboration the Department of Energy and others, including a fission surface power project that would provide the moon with at least 40 kilowatts of power — enough to continuously run 30 households for 10 years, according to the NASA website. A nuclear reactor would assist with long stays on the moon, but the newly unveiled plans do not yet specify when a base could be built. Lunar surface power needs are at least 100kWe for long-term human operations, according to estimates cited by NASA. 'Energy is important, and if we're going to be able to sustain life on the moon, to then go to Mars, this technology is critically important,' Duffy said. The directive is Duffy's first big initiative since he was named NASA's acting administrator in July, an extra job he's been criticized for accepting alongside Secretary of Transportation, an agency that has had a tumultuous year navigating aviation safety incidents. He also issued a second directive last Thursday that could accelerate efforts to create a commercial space station to replace the International Space Station. NASA will seek more proposals within 60 days, and at least two companies will be awarded a contract within six months of the agency's request for proposals, according to the directive. The order changes the way the agency awards contracts by adding some flexibility. The aging International Space Station has experienced problems with leaks in recent years and is expected to be retired by 2030.
Bloomberg
30 minutes ago
- Bloomberg
Russia Weighs Ukraine Air-Truce Offer to Trump Without Ending War
The Kremlin is weighing options for a concession to US President Donald Trump that could include an air truce with Ukraine to try to head off the threat of secondary sanctions, even as Russia remains determined to continue its war. Officials recognize that US envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Russia this week offers a late opportunity for agreement with Trump even if expectations for success are low, people familiar with the situation said, asking not to be identified discussing sensitive matters. A pause on air strikes involving drones and missiles as a deescalation gesture may be one potential proposal provided that Ukraine also signed up, one of them said.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Speed driver Chris Raschke dies attempting to set the land speed record during Utah racing event
A speed driver died while trying to break a record during the Bonneville Speed Week event in Utah on Sunday. Chris Raschke, 60, was driving at 283 miles per hour while trying to set a land speed record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats. Unfortunately, he lost control of his vehicle two and a half miles into his run, which led to his passing, according to reports. Medical staff quickly acted on the scene before Raschke succumbed to his injuries. In a statement from the Southern California Timing Association, they revealed that the cause of the incident was still under investigation. "At approximately 3:03 p.m. Mountain Time today, driver Chris Raschke was attempting a speed record and lost control of his land speed vehicle at approximately the 2 1/2 mile," The SCTA stated. "Chris was treated by medical professionals at the scene. Unfortunately, Chris passed away from his injuries." Raschke was part of the Speed Demon team out of Ventura, California and drove the Speed Demon Streamliner — a long, narrow, aerodynamic vehicle made to run at high speeds. According to the team website, he began working in motorsports in the 1980s and has been with the Speed Demon team for 13 years. "At this time, we ask everyone to please respect Chris's family, friends, and the Speed Demon team. We are deeply devastated," the team said in a statement. Aside from the Speed Demon team, the American Hot Rod Foundation also mourned Raschke's death. "To those who knew him on the salt, he was someone who found the perfect balance of friendly and competitive. Never a usual combination and one that speaks to the quality of his character," the association stated. "We send our deepest sympathies to Chris's family and friends." The Southern California Timing Association reported that 18 records were set in a total of 261 runs on Sunday. Seven of the records were achieved by cars and 11 were by motorcycles. Speed Week race director Keith Pedersen said Raschke's death was a huge blow to the community. "It's much more of a camaraderie and community, and that builds a lot of friendships and trust," Pedersen told KUTV. "He's a big part of it, and he will be sorely missed." Speed Week will continue at the Bonneville Salt Flats through Friday, August 8.
