Two Killed in Russian Strikes on Ukraine Following Deadly Shopping Mall Attack

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — At least two people were killed and several others injured in overnight Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, authorities reported. This comes just a day after a deadly drone attack on a shopping mall in the country.

The strikes targeted various regions, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure. Emergency services are working to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to those affected.

In a statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, calling them a blatant violation of international law and a war crime. “These continued attacks on our civilians show the true face of the aggressor,” he said. “We will not be broken, and we will continue to defend our nation.”

The latest attacks follow a series of similar incidents, highlighting the ongoing threat to Ukrainian civilians. The international community has been urged to increase pressure on Russia to cease these hostilities.

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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)