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Ukraine Under Renewed Russian Air Strikes
Russian air strikes on Ukraine cause significant damage and casualties in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, prompting Zelenskyy to call for increased international support while opinions on negotiations with Russia differ.
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Ukrainian GovernmentRussian MilitaryOdessa's Local Prosecutor's OfficeKharkiv's City AdministrationZaporizhzhia Fire Department
Ihor TerekhovVolodymyr ZelenskyyYevhen ShevchenkoDonald TrumpVyacheslav Gladkov
- What was Zelenskyy's response to the latest Russian air strikes?
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for international action, including increased air defense systems and long-range weapons, to counter Russian aggression. He also criticized any suggestions of negotiations with Russia.
- What differing opinions exist regarding negotiations with Russia?
- While some, like Ukrainian MP Yevhen Shevchenko, advocate for dialogue with Russia, others like Zelenskyy believe such talks are futile given the ongoing attacks. Shevchenko even wrote to Donald Trump to advocate for imprisoned Ukrainian MPs.
- What were the major cities targeted by Russian air strikes in Ukraine?
- Russian air strikes on Ukraine resulted in casualties and destruction in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. Kharkiv saw significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure, with numerous injuries reported, including a three-month-old infant.
- What were the consequences of the drone strike on Odessa and its suburbs?
- Odessa and its suburbs were targeted by drone strikes, resulting in one death and nine injuries. Residential buildings, a school, and other structures suffered damage.
- What were the casualties and damage caused by the attacks in Zaporizhzhia?
- In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian air strike killed ten people, including a toddler, and injured at least 42 others. The attack damaged residential buildings and a medical center, hindering medical care.