Russian glide bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia apartment block kills 15, children among dead
A Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia destroyed a large apartment block, killing at least 15 people including children, with more victims possibly buried in rubble. The strike continues Russia's pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, but the high civilian toll and use of glide bombs mark a notable escalation in lethality. Casualty figures are preliminary and may rise as search operations continue.
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Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukrainian Cities Amid US Diesel Sanctions Easing
Russian forces have significantly intensified aerial and drone strikes across Ukraine, particularly targeting Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv, resulting in high civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. These attacks coincide with the US easing diesel sanctions on Russia, which Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has criticized as potentially funding Moscow's war efforts. Concurrently, Ukraine has escalated its deep-strike campaign against Russian infrastructure, specifically targeting Yandex data centers, despite reported warnings from the US.