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Drone Attack in Zaporizhzhia Claims Three Lives Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

A Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia kills three and wounds 14, exacerbating tensions as ceasefire talks unfold.

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On March 21, 2025, a Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia resulted in the deaths of three family members and injured 12 others, igniting further conflict despite a recently proposed limited ceasefire. Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov reported structural damage from the strike, which involved 12 drones. While Ukraine and Russia tentatively agreed to ceasefire terms, interpretations of what would be protected points of contention linger. President Zelenskyy expressed openness to a more extensive ceasefire, yet Russia's conditions complicate the situation. Both sides accuse each other of violations, intensifying the diplomatic standoff even as U.S.-facilitated talks approach.

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  • Russia's drone attacks continue despite agreeing to a limited ceasefire, demonstrating their ongoing aggression in the conflict with Ukraine.
  • The differing interpretations of the ceasefire agreement highlight a lack of clarity between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., complicating potential peace negotiations.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is advocating for broader protections in the ceasefire agreement, including railways and ports, while Putin's conditions remain contentious.

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The attack involved 12 drones and resulted in the deaths of three family members and injuries to 12 others, causing significant structural damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.

Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire, but there are differing interpretations on what infrastructure should be protected. Ukraine seeks protection for energy, infrastructure, railways, and ports, while Russia narrows it to energy infrastructure.

Russia has made a complete ceasefire conditional on Ukraine halting its military mobilization and ceasing to receive arms supplies, demands that have been rejected by Ukraine and its Western allies.

Besides Zaporizhzhia, drone attacks have also hit other regions like Sumy Oblast, where two people were killed and several buildings were destroyed. Additionally, debris from intercepted drones caused fires in Kyiv and other areas.

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