**Russia‘s Attacks on Ukraine Claim Lives and Cause Destruction**
Over the past day, Russian attacks on Ukraine have resulted in six people being wounded and four killed. The regional authorities reported this news on January 2.
**Casualties in Kherson Oblast**
In the Kherson Oblast region, two civilians were killed and six injured due to Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure, high-rise buildings, and houses in over 38 settlements. The Governor of the oblast, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported this news on his Telegram channel.
**Other Attacks**
A Russian attack overnight killed a civilian in the town of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. In Donetsk Oblast, one person was killed in the city of Mirnohrad. The Governor of Donetsk Oblast, Vadym Filashkin, reported this news on his Telegram channel.
**Drone Attacks**
Russia launched 72 drones against Ukraine overnight on January 2. However, Ukraine’s air defense shot down 47 drones and forced an additional 24 drone-imitations to change course without causing any casualties.
**Damage in Kharkiv Oblast**
In the Kharkiv Oblast region, civilian infrastructure, buildings, and a car were damaged due to Russian attacks. However, there were no civilian injuries reported by Governor Oleh Syniehubov on his Telegram channel.
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