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Ukraine reports ongoing Russian attacks, confirms strikes on Russian targets and occupied Crimea

Ukraine reports ongoing Russian attacks, confirms strikes on Russian targets and occupied Crimea

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported extensive Russian drone, bomb, and missile attacks across 15 regions. Ukraine confirmed strikes on Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant and military assets in occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces launched approximately 1,400 attack drones, nearly 1,500 guided aerial bombs, and 19 missiles across 15 Ukrainian regions over the past week. Cities including Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy experienced ongoing daily shelling. On June 27, a modified reactive drone hit Sumy, causing damage to a residential building, private homes, and civilian vehicles. Reports on injuries from this incident differed, with [Українська правда] noting 13 casualties, including two children, while [Радіо Свобода] reported 11 injured, also with two children; all sustained non-severe wounds. Concurrently, President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukrainian forces struck Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd on June 27 using FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles. Ukraine's General Staff also announced successful attacks on 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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Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 920 amid ongoing rescue efforts

Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 920 amid ongoing rescue efforts

The official death toll from the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has reportedly risen to at least 920, a significant increase from earlier figures, as international rescue teams arrive to assist.

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has reportedly risen to at least 920, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. This figure represents a significant increase from earlier official reports, which cited 164 and 235 fatalities respectively. Thousands are also reported injured, with the number of casualties potentially increasing as many remain missing. In response to the disaster, Venezuela has received substantial international assistance, with over 1,600 foreign rescue personnel arriving on 17 flights, and more expected. Search and rescue operations continue across affected regions. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

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