Ukraine says Russian strikes dash peace progress hopes after 24 killed
At least 24 people were killed in Russian strikes on a school distributing humanitarian aid in southern Ukraine, following the expiry of a local ceasefire.
Kyiv reported that Russian airstrikes targeted a school in southern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 individuals and disrupting progress towards peace following a local ceasefire. The strikes occurred as people gathered to receive humanitarian aid, with Russia launching aerial bombings to destroy both the school and a nearby shelter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern over the killings, stating that they signaled Russia's intent to escalate violence. The ceasefire, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, allowed for a successful evacuation of the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, marking the longest truce in the ongoing conflict. However, Russia allegedly used the respite to reinforce its positions.
Kyiv accused Moscow of hacking humanitarian warning systems following the ceasefire's expiration, highlighting the ongoing cyber threats in the region.
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