QtrendsMassive Russian assault on Kyiv kills at least 21
Russia unleashed one of its largest aerial assaults on Kyiv, combining drones and missiles in an attack that killed at least 21 people and wounded dozens more. The barrage struck residential areas and critical infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital. It comes as Ukraine continues to strike deep into Russian territory, including attacks on Moscow's oil sector. The assault is being described as the most massive attack on Kyiv in recent months.
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Pope Leo has excommunicated the bishops and priests of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), declaring the ultra-conservative breakaway group to be in schism. The Vatican had issued repeated warnings to the group, which rejects key reforms of the Second Vatican Council. The excommunication applies to all SSPX members and the Vatican has warned their followers to distance themselves. The move marks one of the most significant ecclesiastical actions under Pope Leo's papacy.
At least 21 people were killed in what is being called the most massive Russian attack on Kyiv of the war so far. The assault involved a large coordinated wave of drones and missiles targeting the capital. In parallel, Ukraine has continued its campaign of strikes against Russia's oil infrastructure, hitting the Moscow region's energy sector. The dual escalation signals no let-up in the conflict on either side.
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As hope fades of finding more survivors from Venezuela's catastrophic earthquakes, anger is growing over the government's response to the disaster. International aid has been slow to arrive and local communities report a lack of coordination from authorities. The earthquakes have caused massive destruction, leaving untold casualties and a mounting humanitarian crisis. Many Venezuelans fear the disaster will worsen the country's already dire economic and political situation.