Hey amigos! 🚁💥 Fresh overnight drama as Russia and Ukraine trade blame for deadly drone strikes. Let's break it down:
Crimea Attack: On Monday, Crimea's regional head Sergei Aksyonov pointed fingers at Ukraine after a drone strike near the settlement of Foros devastated the local sanatorium and a school. The assembly hall was destroyed, the library badly damaged, and a security guard was injured, according to Oleg Kryuchkov, Aksyonov's advisor.
Zaporizhzhia Raid: Meanwhile, Kyiv reported that Russian forces carried out 46 air strikes by 7pm Sunday. In Zaporizhzhia, at least five bombs were dropped overnight, killing three people and wounding two more, including one seriously, said Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine used high-explosive drones to hit a resort area in Crimea with no military targets, while Kyiv condemned Moscow's air raids as terror tactics.
This comes after recent high-profile meetings in which U.S. President Donald Trump met Russia’s Vladimir Putin and later Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Despite hopes for a ceasefire, progress has stalled and tensions remain sky-high.
Why it matters: Civilian lives and critical infrastructure hang in the balance, making peace seem further away than ever. Stay tuned for updates, and be mindful of travel advisories if you’re in or around these regions.
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Reference(s):
cgtn.com
