Ukraine Strikes Kill 16 on Chernobyl Anniversary
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- Ukraine suffered at least nine civilian deaths in Dnipro from Russian drone and missile strikes.
- Sevastopol saw one civilian killed in a Ukrainian drone strike, marking the first lethal attack in the Russian‑occupied port.
- Yaroslavl oil refinery caught fire after a Ukrainian long‑range drone hit, threatening Russian fuel supplies.
- EU approved a €90‑billion loan for Ukraine, ending a months‑long political deadlock.
- Rafael Grossi urged immediate repairs to Chernobyl’s outer shell, echoing President Zelensky’s warning about “nuclear terrorism”.
Why it matters: Ukraine gains €90 billion financing to sustain its defense, while Russia loses refinery output and faces heightened nuclear safety scrutiny; the civilian death toll of 16 fuels international pressure for de‑escalation.
