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Ukraine Reports Heavy Casualties Following Russian Missile Strike
Russia launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih killing three children and injuring others. Ukraine reported holding the line against 50,000 Russian troops near Kursk and additional attacks by drones and missiles.
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- What was the outcome of the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih?
- Three children were killed when a Russian ballistic missile hit a five-story building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The attack also injured over 10 people and destroyed floors one through five of the building. Rescue operations took 13 hours to recover the children's bodies.
- What is the strategic importance of the Ukrainian defense near Kursk?
- Ukrainian forces are currently holding the line against 50,000 Russian soldiers near Kursk, preventing them from advancing further into Ukraine. This comes as President Zelensky announced plans to reinforce positions near Kurakhove and Pokrovsk, which are under threat.
- What reports of attacks were reported by both sides during the night?
- A Ukrainian drone attack targeted an oil depot in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, resulting in a fire. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 13 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- What international meeting took place in Kyiv, and what was discussed?
- A meeting between President Zelensky, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, and Estonia's defense minister Hanno Pevkur took place in Kyiv. Zelensky thanked them for their support and highlighted the importance of European unity during the ongoing war.
- What other attacks occurred in addition to the Kryvyi Rih missile strike?
- In addition to the missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Russia launched numerous attacks throughout the night, including missile and drone strikes in Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy oblasts. Ukrainian air defenses shot down some drones, while others reached their targets causing damage to civilian property.