In a stark reminder that violence persists even amid diplomatic moves, Russian forces launched new strikes across Ukraine overnight as Kyiv and Moscow conducted a major prisoner swap.
Here's what happened:
- Khmelnytskyi region: Four people were killed and five wounded after civilian infrastructure was hit.
- Kyiv region: Four fatalities recorded as the area surrounding the capital faced shelling for the second night running.
- Mykolaiv: One person lost their life in the southern city.
Last night, the Khmelnytskyi region came under hostile Russian fire, which resulted in the destruction of civilian infrastructure… Unfortunately, four people were killed.
said Sergiy Tyurin, deputy head of the regional military administration, on Telegram.
These attacks, occurring alongside a high-profile prisoner swap, highlight the complex reality where diplomatic gestures and frontline tensions collide. For young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers tracking this conflict, the human cost remains a powerful reminder of the stakes involved.
As global audiences follow these developments, the tragedy underscores the urgent need for sustainable peace and civilian protection in conflict zones.
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Nine killed in Ukraine as it trades fire with Russia overnight
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