Russian Aerial Attacks Kill Nine Across Ukraine, Massive Drone Incursion Repelled
Russian forces continued their aerial offensive into July 31, launching 255 Shahed-type drones overnight. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 195 projectiles, but strikes in Nikopol, Pavlohrad, and Kherson killed at least nine civilians and injured 48. In retaliation, Ukraine reportedly targeted a major oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast. Search-and-rescue operations remain active in Lviv and Radushne following the destruction of residential buildings during the previous day's mass missile attack by Russian forces.
Casualties reported: 9