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Russian Strikes Across Ukraine Claim Lives, Damage Capital Buildings
Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and left dozens more injured, according to local authorities. The attacks caused significant damage in the capital city of Kyiv, where a government building was reported to be on fire following the bombardment.
The State Emergency Service confirmed that multiple high-rise buildings in Kyiv sustained damage, sharing images on Telegram of firefighters battling flames on an upper floor. Initial reports indicated that two fatalities occurred in Kyiv, along with at least 18 injuries. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko noted that the cabinet of ministers building, the seat of the government, suffered considerable damage, stating, “The roof and upper floors were damaged due to an enemy attack. Rescuers are extinguishing the fire.”
Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke rising from the roof of the affected building, while helicopters flew overhead, dropping what appeared to be water on the flames. Ukrainian authorities had issued a nationwide air alert at 06:06 (03:06 GMT) to warn citizens of the impending strikes.
In addition to the assault on Kyiv, drone attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man and injuries to several others, as confirmed by the central region’s military administration. Another strike in the northeastern Sumy region claimed one life and left multiple individuals injured, including a nine-year-old child, according to regional military governor Oleg Grygorov.
The southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia also faced a drone attack on Saturday evening, injuring at least 15 people, with four requiring hospitalization. Ivan Fedorov, head of the military administration in Zaporizhzhia, shared images of devastated residential buildings.
Stalled Peace Efforts Amid Escalating Violence
This series of attacks comes on the heels of a renewed commitment from two dozen countries, led by France and Britain, to join a “reassurance” force that would patrol any agreements aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The war began following Russia’s invasion in February 2022, and Ukraine asserts that security guarantees, supported by Western troops, are essential to prevent future incursions.
Despite these efforts, Vladimir Putin has dismissed the presence of Western forces in Ukraine as unacceptable, labeling them as “legitimate” targets. Additionally, recent attempts by US President Donald Trump to mediate peace have yielded minimal results.
Currently, Russian forces occupy approximately 20 percent of Ukrainian territory. The ongoing conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of casualties over the past three and a half years, displacing millions and causing extensive destruction in eastern and southern Ukraine, marking it as Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
The continuous military actions, alongside stalled diplomatic efforts, highlight the complexity of the situation in Ukraine and the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing violence.
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