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international-conflict1 year ago

"Ukraine Reports Deadly Russian Missile Strike on Chernihiv, Calls for International Action"

At least 13 people were killed and over 60 wounded in a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine, prompting renewed calls for air defence help from allies. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reiterated his plea for such support, emphasizing the urgent need for air defence systems as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The US delay in providing military assistance has been highlighted as a concern, with Germany stepping in to provide additional air defence systems and missiles to Ukraine.

international-conflict1 year ago

"Escalating Tensions: Latest Developments in Russia-Ukraine Conflict"

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urges the West for more air-defence systems as Russian attacks kill at least 11 civilians, including a child and a baby, in Odesa. Germany promises an investigation after a leaked recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war circulates on Russian social media. Shelling attacks in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions claim three more lives, while Ukraine downs a Russian fighter-bomber and reports drone attacks in St Petersburg. The mourning of Alexei Navalny's funeral in Moscow and sustained Russian artillery and mortar attacks in Kharkiv province also make headlines.

international2 years ago

Drones Strike Moscow and Kyiv in Unprecedented Attacks.

Ukraine launched a drone attack on Moscow, which was blamed by Russia's defence ministry as a "terrorist" attack. All the drones were destroyed by air defence systems. The attack came just weeks after the Kremlin was hit in a drone strike that Russia blamed on Ukraine, and simultaneously with the latest wave of Russian airstrikes on Kyiv. No deaths were reported, but minor damage was inflicted on several buildings.