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A devastating incident occurred when a Russian drone struck a residential home in central Ukraine, resulting in the tragic loss of three family members, including a one-year-old baby, as reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In light of this tragedy, President Zelensky condemned Russia for attempting to “buy time for itself to continue killing.” He urged Western nations to impose “maximum sanctions” and increase “pressure” on Moscow, particularly as Russia has consistently disregarded calls for a full and unconditional ceasefire.
The attack in Pryluky, a city in central Ukraine, left five individuals dead, representing three generations of the same family. Shockingly, a local firefighting chief was responding to an earlier assault when his own home was struck by the drone.
Images from the scene depicted houses engulfed in flames, sending dark smoke into the night sky as rescuers worked tirelessly to extinguish the fires. A poignant photo at dawn, shared by emergency services, captured a firefighter standing among the charred remains of a once-familiar home, surrounded by ash and debris.
President Zelensky remarked, “Russia is constantly trying to buy time for itself to continue killing. When it does not feel strong enough condemnation and pressure from the world, it kills again.” He further emphasized the urgent need for collective action, stating, “This is yet another reason to impose maximum sanctions and put pressure together. We expect action from the United States, Europe, and everyone in the world who can really help change these terrible circumstances.”
The intensity of fighting and aerial attacks has surged in recent weeks, even as negotiations continue in Istanbul aimed at concluding the protracted three-year conflict.
In a separate conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned U.S. President Donald Trump about potential retaliation following a bold Ukrainian drone attack that targeted Russian military jets capable of carrying nuclear arms.
Additionally, an attack on the northeastern city of Kharkiv resulted in injuries to 18 individuals, including four children, according to Interior Minister Igor Klymenko’s social media update. Tragically, two fatalities occurred following a Russian strike on army training facilities in the Poltova region in eastern Ukraine. A senior regional official lamented on social media, “Doctors unfortunately failed to save the lives of two people who were wounded as a result of an enemy attack on the training ground.”
The ongoing conflict, which began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022, has led to tens of thousands of deaths, widespread destruction in eastern and southern Ukraine, and millions displaced from their homes. The northern and eastern regions of Ukraine remain frequent targets for Russian drones and missiles in this prolonged war.
Shelling in the partly occupied Kherson region of southern Ukraine caused a power outage late yesterday, leaving thousands without electricity. “The Novotroitskoye 150 kV substation lost power as a result of shelling… Over 120,000 people were left without light and water,” noted Vladimir Saldo, the governor of the Russian-occupied part of Kherson, on Telegram.
As we reflect on these events, it becomes increasingly clear that the need for unity and decisive action is more urgent than ever.
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International – Monitoring.
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