Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as “one of the most vile strikes” of the nearly five-year conflict.
On October 7, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Pryluky, killing at least 20 people, including five children. The city suffered significant damage, with a five-story apartment building struck by a Russian cruise missile, claiming the lives of three young children aged one, one, and eight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his outrage, stating that this was a birthday gift for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with first responders working tirelessly to recover any remaining survivors from the rubble. The attack has reignited concerns about the escalating violence in Ukraine and the toll it takes on innocent civilians.
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