Strikes kill 19 in Russia, Ukraine

Recent strikes in Russia and Ukraine have resulted in 19 civilian deaths, marking the highest toll since 2022. According to France 24, the attacks involved drones and missiles, with a book market in Kyiv destroyed and Moscow facing one of its most significant attacks since the war began.

Ukraine and Russia have been escalating long-range strikes for months, leading to an increasing number of civilian casualties. The Kyiv Independent reports that Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least seven civilians and injured 51 others over the previous day, targeting multiple regions including Kyiv and Kramatorsk.

The Punch Nigeria and Punch report that both nations are escalating long-range attacks, resulting in the growing death toll.

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