In a fresh surge of violence overnight, Ukrainian officials reported that Russian strikes have led to the deaths of at least nine people. The incident unfolded from Saturday into Sunday amid an intense fire exchange during a major prisoner swap.
Reports indicate that four people were killed in the western Khmelnytskyi region, four in the Kyiv region (attacked for the second consecutive night), and one in Mykolaiv in the south. This tragic tally underscores the ongoing volatility across multiple areas in Ukraine.
Sergiy Tyurin, deputy head of the regional military administration in Khmelnytskyi, stated in a Telegram post, "Last night, the Khmelnytskyi region came under hostile Russian fire, resulting in the destruction of civilian infrastructure… Unfortunately, four people were killed." He also reported that five individuals were wounded in the region.
Though tensions continue and the situation remains fluid, this news is a stark reminder of the devastating human toll of conflict. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected—stay informed and safe! 🙏
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Nine killed in Ukraine as it trades fire with Russia overnight
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