At least 26 killed in escalating Russia-Ukraine strikes as Trump notes Iran talks
Cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine leave at least 26 dead, while U.S. President Donald Trump confirms active talks with Iran.
Heavy cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine have left at least 26 people dead as aerial attacks intensify.
Russian ballistic missile strikes targeted several districts in Kyiv and the surrounding region, including Bucha, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range bombardments hit Russia's southern Krasnodar region, resulting in 11 fatalities. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratiev condemned the action, calling it a deliberate strike on civilians.
In Kherson, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian forces of conducting a "human safari" following released drone footage showing a civilian being pursued.
Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran are actively taking place regarding Middle East tensions.
Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.
Sources
- Le Figaro — Guerre en Ukraine : 14 morts dans des échanges de frappes entre Kiev et Moscou
- Le Monde — EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump affirme que des discussions ont lieu « en ce moment même » avec l’Iran
- Libération — «Safari humain» : l’Ukraine s’indigne d’une chasse à l’homme par un drone russe à Kherson
- Le Soir — Ukraine : des explosions entendues à Kiev pendant une alerte aérienne
- RTBF Info — Ukraine : au moins 15 morts dans de nouvelles frappes russes sur Kiev et sa région
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