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Kyiv death toll from July 2 attack rises to 30 amid ongoing hostilities

Kyiv death toll from July 2 attack rises to 30 amid ongoing hostilities

The death toll from Russia's July 2 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has increased to 30. Ukraine also reported drone strikes in Sumy, explosions in Mariupol, and ongoing combat engagements.

The death toll from Russia's July 2 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has increased to 30, after rescue workers recovered three more bodies from a damaged residential building in the Darnytskyi district. This update follows continued reports of hostilities across Ukraine. On July 3, a Russian drone strike in Sumy region's Romny community killed two women and injured one man when a residential structure was hit. Simultaneously, over 13 explosions and subsequent fires were reported in occupied Mariupol on the night of July 3, with a local resistance group suggesting drones targeted parked trucks. Ukraine's General Staff also documented 224 combat engagements on July 2, highlighting significant Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Huliaipole directions.

Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Радіо Свобода

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Kyiv sustains major Russian assault, prompting calls for peace and missile systems

Kyiv sustains major Russian assault, prompting calls for peace and missile systems

Kyiv has experienced its most extensive Russian assault since the 2022 invasion, resulting in at least 27 fatalities and 86 injuries. Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the attack as the capital's most significant.

Kyiv has experienced its most extensive Russian assault since the 2022 invasion, resulting in at least 27 fatalities and 86 injuries. Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the attack as the capital's most significant, prompting over 50,000 residents to seek refuge in the metro system and causing widespread damage to residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged a response and sought a license from the United States for Patriot missile systems. Meanwhile, the Kremlin affirmed Russia's intent to "continue to intensify pressure on the Kyiv regime to achieve the set objectives." Separately, Donald Trump voiced his desire for a peace agreement to conclude the "senseless killings." Sources: Le Monde

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US action on Anthropic AI model sparks European digital sovereignty debate

US action on Anthropic AI model sparks European digital sovereignty debate

The US blocking Anthropic's latest AI model has raised concerns in France and Europe, fueling a re-evaluation of digital sovereignty, a concept previously met with skepticism.

The United States recently issued an order to Anthropic, blocking the deployment of its latest artificial intelligence model. This action, which occurred on June 12, has reportedly raised concerns in France and across Europe. The incident is cited as a significant factor in a broader shift in perception regarding digital sovereignty, a concept previously viewed with skepticism in some European circles. The political alignment of Silicon Valley with Donald Trump is also mentioned as contributing to this evolving perspective. European nations are now reportedly re-evaluating their approach to digital independence in light of these developments.

Sources: Le Monde

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