Russian strike devastates apartment block in northern Ukraine, at least 25 killed across the country — SkimNews
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- Russia launched missile and drone strikes across Kyiv and a dozen Ukrainian regions, killing at least 25 people and wounding approximately 100, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Ukrainian officials confirmed that five of the dead were children and described the attack as one of the most devastating in recent weeks, with significant damage to residential infrastructure.
- Kyiv was among the hardest-hit areas, with a destroyed apartment block symbolizing the human toll of the overnight barrage.
- Moscow has not issued an official statement on the operation, but the scale and timing suggest a deliberate escalation targeting civilian areas.
Why it matters: The death toll, especially the killing of five children, marks a sharp intensification in Russia's campaign against urban centers, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s air defenses and civilian resilience just as winter approaches. The destruction of housing units directly undermines stability in already strained communities.
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