Russian Airstrikes on Ukraine Kill Civilians and Damage Historic Odessa
Widespread attacks with missiles and drones result in fatalities, injuries, and destruction across multiple regions, prompting Ukraine to call for increased Western support.
- Russian forces launched extensive airstrikes on Ukraine, using missiles, drones, and glide bombs, with at least eight civilians killed and many injured across various regions.
- In Poltawa, a missile strike on a residential building killed four people, including children, and injured 13 others, while attacks in Sumy and Kharkiv caused additional fatalities.
- Odessa's historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, suffered significant damage, including destruction to landmark buildings like the Bristol Hotel and several museums.
- The Ukrainian government reiterated its urgent appeal for advanced air defense systems and other military aid from Western allies to combat ongoing Russian aggression.
- Russia claimed the attacks targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure supporting its military industry, but these assertions remain unverified by independent sources.
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