Late Sunday night, both sides reported deadly strikes: Crimea's regional head Sergei Aksyonov accused Ukraine of a drone attack near Foros, while Kyiv said Russian air raids killed three civilians in Zaporizhzhia.
Crimean authorities say drones equipped with high-explosive warheads targeted a resort area, leaving the school's assembly hall destroyed and the library severely damaged. A security guard was injured, according to advisor Oleg Kryuchkov.
The Russian Defense Ministry described the incident as a terrorist strike on a civilian resort. Earlier, Ukraine reported that Moscow had carried out 46 air strikes across Ukrainian territory by Sunday evening.
In Zaporizhzhia, regional military head Ivan Fedorov said at least five bombs were dropped overnight, killing three residents and wounding two others.
The exchange of blame comes amid a diplomatic stalemate. High-profile talks in Moscow and Kyiv involving President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy have failed to secure a ceasefire.
During the recent meetings, President Trump remarked that Ukraine was unlikely to regain control of Crimea under any peace agreement. That statement has added to the controversy surrounding the region's future.
As both sides reinforce their narratives, the stalled truce and civilian toll highlight the urgent need for renewed diplomatic efforts and international engagement.
Key Developments:
- Crimea strike: School assembly hall destroyed, library damaged in Foros.
- Zaporizhzhia raids: Five bombs kill three civilians and injure two.
- Diplomatic deadlock: Talks between Putin, Trump, and Zelenskyy stall.
- Crimea's status: Trump comments cast doubt on future peace terms.
Reference(s):
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