Russia launched attacks on Ukraine during the night, causing damage to essential infrastructure

In the western city of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, ongoing firefighting efforts suggest that further infrastructure damage may have occurred following an attack on September 3, 2023. The attack is believed to be one of the explosions reported across multiple locations in Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian authorities, the attack on Khmelnytskyi was one of the instances of the large-scale air attack launched by Russia on that day. Local emergency services released footage of a burning building and ongoing firefighting efforts, indicating a significant impact on the city's infrastructure.

The attack on Khmelnytskyi added to the significant schedule disruptions in public transport, with services facing significant disruptions due to the attack. At least four railway workers were injured in the incident.

Air raid alerts sounded for hours in nine of Ukraine's 24 regions, including Khmelnytskyi, as Ukraine's air force intercepted drones and missiles. The burning building could potentially be one of the 14 sites struck by Russian attacks.

Reports from the scene indicate that the attack on Khmelnytskyi occurred at a recruitment center, where people were forced to jump out of windows to escape. Many were hospitalized with injuries. This attack is another example of the damage caused to key infrastructure in Ukraine by the Russian attacks.

However, Ukrainian authorities have not provided specific details about the damage to the building in Khmelnytskyi. There was no immediate comment from Russian authorities regarding the attack.

This incident underscores the ongoing tension and violence in Ukraine, with both sides continuing to engage in conflict. As the situation continues to develop, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Russia launched attacks on Ukraine during the night, causing damage to essential infrastructure