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Conflicting reports on Sumy casualties as Ukraine confirms strikes on Russian targets

Conflicting reports on Sumy casualties as Ukraine confirms strikes on Russian targets

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported extensive Russian attacks over the past week, while conflicting reports emerged on casualties from a Russian drone strike on Sumy. Ukraine also confirmed strikes on Russian targets.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces launched approximately 1,400 attack drones, nearly 1,500 guided aerial bombs, and 19 various missiles against Ukraine over the past week, impacting 15 regions and civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian forces attacked Sumy on June 27 with a modified reactive drone, damaging residential buildings and transport. Reports on casualties vary, with [Українська правда] stating 13 residents, including two children, were injured, while [Радіо Свобода] reported 11 injured, including two children. All injuries were described as non-severe. Separately, Zelenskyy confirmed Ukrainian forces used FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles in a June 27 strike on Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd. Ukrainian defense forces also reportedly hit a Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft system in Feodosia and the "Petropavlovsk" car ferry near Kerch in occupied Crimea.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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Billionaire Leon Black departs Epstein investigation hearing

Billionaire Leon Black departs Epstein investigation hearing

Billionaire investor Leon Black reportedly ended his testimony at a closed-door congressional committee hearing investigating Jeffrey Epstein after declining to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements.

Billionaire investor Leon Black reportedly ended his testimony at a closed-door congressional committee hearing investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers stated that Black, whose name is mentioned in the recently released Epstein files, voluntarily appeared before the panel. However, he departed the hearing after refusing to answer questions concerning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) he may have signed. The committee is continuing its investigation into Epstein's network and related matters.

Sources: BBC News

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