Russian attacks killed 9, injured 42 over past day and damaging a maternity hospital in Kharkiv

On July 11, Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine civilians and injured 42 others. Overnight, Russian forces launched 79 Shahed drones and decoys from Kursk, Millerovo, and Primorsk-Akhtarsk. Ukraine’s Air Force shot down 44 drones. Sixteen were intercepted or disappeared from radar. Nineteen drones hit targets in eight regions. Debris fell in three more areas.

In Kharkiv Oblast, one person died. Fourteen were injured. In Kharkiv city, nine people were wounded. A maternity hospital was damaged. President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defense.

In Donetsk Oblast, seven people were killed. Three died in Pokrovsk. Four died in nearby villages. Nine others were injured.

In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, one man died. A 22-year-old woman was injured in the Nikopol district.

In Kherson Oblast, 14 people were injured. Thirty-seven settlements were attacked.

In Sumy Oblast, three people were injured. Nearly 120 strikes hit 32 communities.

In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, one man was injured. Russian forces launched 592 strikes in 16 settlements.

Putin wants eternal war and power, he plans to conquer Ukraine at any cost

According to The Financial Times article, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unrelenting ambition is to dominate Ukraine and sustain a prolonged conflict to maintain his grip on power. Despite setbacks, Putin’s strategy remains focused on seizing key Ukrainian territories, particularly aiming to capture Odesa to cut Ukraine off from the Black Sea, as noted by a senior official cited in the article. His rhetoric, including claims that “Russians and Ukrainians are one people” and “all of Ukraine is ours,” underscores his intent to absorb Ukraine entirely, viewing it as an integral part of a Russian sphere of influence. The article highlights Putin’s willingness to endure heavy casualties and economic strain, betting that Western support for Ukraine will wane before Russia’s resources are depleted.

The article also emphasizes the broader geopolitical implications, with NATO leaders expressing concern that a Russian victory could embolden Putin to target other regions, such as Moldova or the Baltic states, as part of his vision to challenge the Western-led global order. Putin’s conditions for peace, including Ukraine’s permanent exclusion from NATO and recognition of Russia’s annexed territories, are seen as non-starters by Kyiv and its allies, dimming prospects for meaningful negotiations. With Russia controlling roughly 20% of Ukraine and intensifying attacks, such as recent drone strikes, the article suggests Putin is prepared for a war of attrition, leveraging Russia’s manpower and resources to outlast Ukraine’s defenses. European allies are stepping up military aid to counter this, but the article warns that without significant new support, Ukraine’s front lines could weaken by autumn 2025.

Russia attacked Odesa, damaging administrative buildings and injuring 11 people

On July 11, Russian troops launched a strike on the city of Odesa, injuring 11 people and damaging civilian infrastructure. The attack caused fires and destruction at a residential building, a service station, and a stable. One animal was killed. According to Odesa City Council and the State Emergency Service, the strike occurred in the morning and affected both residential and administrative areas.

Initially, eight injuries were reported. Later, regional authorities confirmed 11 casualties, with seven people hospitalized and others treated at the scene. Emergency services responded to the aftermath and continued assessing the damage.