Dispatches from Ukraine: Day 229.

As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues and the war rages on, reliable sources of information are critical. Forbes gathers information and provides updates on the situation.

By Polina Rasskazova

Kyiv. Russia launched attacks hitting the center of Kyiv, as well as dozens of regions in Ukraine on Monday. This is viewed as an apparent retaliation for the explosion of the Crimean bridge a few days ago. Power outages throughout Ukraine are also reported on Monday morning

Zaporizhzhia. The Russian army continues to terrorize the civilian population of Ukraine. That night, the Russians shelled one of the residential neighborhoods of Zaporizhzhia. They attacked the city with twelve Kh-22 and Kh-59 missiles (designed to engage a wide range of fixed ground targets), which were launched from airplanes, reports the head of the Zaporizhia Regional Military Administration. Dozens of private houses, two apartment buildings and other civilian infrastructure of the city came under Russian fire.

As a result of the rocket attack on the city, 13 people died, including 1 child. 89 civilians were injured, including 11 children. The data on the deceased is still being updated. “Absolute evil. Savages and terrorists. From the one who gave this order to everyone who fulfilled this order. They will bear responsibility. For sure. Before the law and before people.”, commented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. In addition, it is known that 20 Ukrainians were killed as a result of shelling by the Russian military on the city on Thursday.

Sumy region. In the morning, Russian forces shelled several communities of the city, more than 50 shells have already been recorded. Private houses and infrastructure facilities were damaged. One person died. "A drone brought death just outside a store in Myropil community.", informed the Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.