Russian Drone Strikes Cause Widespread Damage and Casualties in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia
Recent Russian drone attacks injured nearly 50 people in Kharkiv and 29 in Zaporizhzhia, igniting calls for stronger international support from Ukraine.
Russian drone attack wounds 47 in Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv
Associated Press
Summary
In a series of drone strikes, Russia targeted civilian areas in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, resulting in nearly 79 injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized the attacks, urging allies for stronger support and air defenses. The strikes occurred just before a proposed Russian ceasefire for Victory Day, which Ukraine dismisses as insincere. The attacks coincide with increased military collaboration between the U.S. and Ukraine, raising concerns about escalating conflict as both sides report interceptions of various drones and missiles.
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- Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia experienced heavy drone attacks with significant injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure, indicating an ongoing escalation in the conflict.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is calling for stronger international support and pressure on Russia, emphasizing that more serious action is required to protect civilians and achieve peace.
- Despite calls for a ceasefire, there are doubts about Russia's intentions, as their moves appear to be more symbolic than genuine, and Ukraine remains open to negotiations with international monitoring.
ABC News·1M· "…These attacks happened just before Russia’s planned three-day ceasefire for its World War II holiday as Ukraine says this "ceasefire" is just for show and not real, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the drones hit homes, not military places."
ABC News·1M· "…The latest wave of attacks comes after the U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement granting American access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, finalizing a deal months in the making that could enable continued military aid to Kyiv amid concerns that President Donald Trump might scale back support in ongoing peace negotiations with Russia."
Associated Press·1M· "…The latest wave of attacks comes after the U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement granting American access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, finalizing a deal months in the making that could enable continued military aid to Kyiv amid concerns that President Donald Trump might scale back support in ongoing peace negotiations with Russia."