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Polish foreign ministry condemns Russian drone strikes on Ukraine

11.06.2025 12:20
Poland’s foreign ministry has condemned Russia’s latest wave of drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa.
Medical workers assist local people near the site of a drone strike in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, June 11, 2025, amid the Russian invasion.
Medical workers assist local people near the site of a drone strike in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, June 11, 2025, amid the Russian invasion.Photo: SERGEY KOZLOV/PAP/EPA

“Last night, Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa that killed Ukrainian citizens and destroyed civilian infrastructure," the Polish foreign ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday.

"Following a successful military operation, Putin takes revenge by murdering people of Ukraine," it added. "Our thoughts are with the families of the victims."

On Tuesday night, Russia launched a fresh attack on Ukraine, targeting the northeastern city of Kharkiv using 17 Shahed drones.

According to local authorities, at least two people were killed and more than 50 wounded, including eight children.

"As of now, 64 people have been reported injured, including nine children. Tragically, three people were killed," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media, offering his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.

The 10-minute attack damaged residential buildings and cars, and triggered multiple fires. Air raid alerts were also sounded in several other regions across Ukraine.

At least two killed, dozens injured in overnight Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Kharkiv. Photo: SERGEY KOZLOV/PAP/EPA At least three people were killed and dozens injured in a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv. Photo: SERGEY KOZLOV/PAP/EPA

Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has been one of the most frequently targeted locations by Russian drones, missiles and aerial bombs since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Rescuers work at the site of a drone strike in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, 11 June 2025, amid the Russian invasion. Photo: SERGEY KOZLOV/PAP/EPA Rescuers work at the site of a drone strike in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, June 11, 2025, amid the Russian invasion. Photo: SERGEY KOZLOV/PAP/EPA

In response, Ukrainian drones struck back overnight, targeting several sites in western Russia, according to reports. Among these was a gunpowder plant in Kotovsk, near the city of Tambov in central Russia.

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Source: IAR/X/@PolandMFA/@ZelenskyyUa