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Kyiv death toll rises to 25; Zelenskyy renews Patriot appeal

Kyiv death toll rises to 25; Zelenskyy renews Patriot appeal

Kyiv's death toll from Russia's July 2 missile and drone attack has risen to 25, with search efforts ongoing. A Kherson hospital was also shelled. President Zelenskyy renewed his call for US Patriot manufacturing licenses.

Kyiv's death toll from Russia's July 2 missile and drone assault has risen to 25, with emergency services persisting in search and rescue operations across three sites in the Darnytskyi district. City military administration head Timur Tkachenko reported that eight individuals are still unaccounted for at one location where five bodies were recovered. Concurrently, Russian forces shelled a hospital in Kherson on the same day, resulting in the death of a 63-year-old doctor and injuries to a nurse. In response to these attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his call for the United States to grant licenses for Patriot missile manufacturing, anticipating a favorable decision from Donald Trump. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov also urged approximately 40 partner nations for urgent Patriot transfers. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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Damascus café blast: Conflicting reports on casualties after explosion

Damascus café blast: Conflicting reports on casualties after explosion

An explosion at a central Damascus café on Thursday led to conflicting casualty reports, with BBC News citing Syrian state media for six deaths and 22 injuries, while Le Monde reported five fatalities and 16 wounded.

An explosion at a central Damascus café on Thursday resulted in varying casualty figures, with Syrian state media reporting at least six fatalities and 22 injuries, according to BBC News. Le Monde, citing Syrian authorities, previously stated a toll of five dead and 16 wounded. The incident occurred near the Palace of Justice, with the Syrian Interior Ministry confirming an explosive device had been planted inside the establishment. Authorities have established a security cordon and are investigating the blast's origin. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources: BBC News, Le Monde

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