SIMFEROPOL, July 29. /TASS/. Two civilians died and five more sustained injuries as Ukraine attacked Russia’s Republic of Crimea overnight, the region’s head, Sergey Aksyonov, reported on his Telegram channel.

"Unfortunately, two people were killed and five others were injured in an overnight enemy attack on the Republic of Crimea," he wrote.

The regional head extended his condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded. Aksyonov added that the regional authorities would provide all necessary assistance to them.

The republic’s prosecutor’s office is overseeing the situation to make sure the rights of citizens are protected following the attack on the region. "On the instruction of Acting Prosecutor of Crimea Dmitry Yegorov, cooperation with all agencies has been ensured to rapidly deal with the aftermath of the attack," the regional prosecutor’s office reported on its Telegram channel.