Russian City Taganrog Hit by Ukrainian Missile: Several Injured
A Ukrainian missile struck the southern Russian city of Taganrog, causing injuries to several civilians. This incident is believed to be the first time Taganrog has been hit since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
According to CNN, the Russian Ministry of Defense described the missile strike as a terrorist attack. The fragments of the blast injured multiple civilians. The city of Taganrog is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
Vasily Golubev, the Regional Governor, confirmed the rocket explosion in a Telegram post, stating that there were several victims. Four individuals suffered minor injuries from broken glass. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but fortunately, there have been no reported deaths.
The Russian Ministry of Health reported that a total of 14 people were injured in the incident. Russian air defense systems intercepted the missile, but fragments fell on the city, causing damage to buildings. Another missile was also downed elsewhere in Rostov on the same day, as stated by the ministry.
In addition to the missile strike, the Russian defense ministry claimed that Ukraine launched a drone attack on Moscow overnight. However, the attack was foiled by Russian air defenses, resulting in no casualties or damage.
Moscow’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, highlighted the gravity of the situation and declared that Russia reserves the right to take tough retaliatory measures in response to the missile attacks on Taganrog and the attempted drone attack. Zakharova condemned the actions of the Ukrainian authorities and called on the international community to denounce their use of terrorist methods.
It’s worth noting that earlier on the same day, an explosion occurred at the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara, further east in Russia. State Duma deputy Alexander Khinshtein confirmed the incident, stating that there were no victims or significant damage. Reports suggest that the explosion was caused by an explosive device planted at the refinery.
In conclusion, the missile strike on Taganrog has resulted in several injuries among the civilian population. The Russian defense ministry denounced the attack as a terrorist act and also claimed that Ukraine attempted a drone attack on Moscow. The situation remains tense, with Russia reserving the right to respond to these incidents and calling for condemnation from the international community.
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