Cross-border strikes between Ukraine and Russia leave 14 dead as Zelensky dismisses US ambassador

Cross-border aerial attacks between Ukrainian and Russian forces have left at least 14 people dead across several locations. A Russian strike targeted the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing three people. Concurrently, Ukrainian strikes hit regions in southern Russia and Russian-occupied territory, including the Krasnodar region, resulting in multiple fatalities. Regional officials in Russia condemned the attacks, claiming strikes deliberately targeted civilian areas.

In a separate diplomatic development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country's ambassador to the United States. No immediate replacement or detailed explanation for the diplomatic shuffle was provided in initial reports.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde.