Russia launches massive strikes across Ukrainian cities
Russia has escalated its offensive against Ukraine, striking key cities including Kyiv in one of the deadliest assaults in months. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has appealed directly to former US President Trump for additional missile support. Reports indicate Russia's intensified attacks may be a response to mounting signs of weakness on the battlefield. The strikes have caused widespread casualties and damage across multiple urban centers.
Sustained Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed at least 18 people and wounded dozens more, with rescue workers pulling bodies from rubble. Multiple cities came under bombardment, trapping civilians in damaged buildings. Casualty figures have been reported by international media including the BBC, NPR, and Al Jazeera, with the death toll expected to rise as search operations continue.
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