Russian glide bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 20, Zelensky links to US diesel deal
A Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia killed at least 20 people, including children, according to Ukrainian officials. Zelensky framed the strike as retaliation for a US diesel supply deal, though this linkage is unverified. The attack underscores continued Russian targeting of civilian infrastructure amid ongoing hostilities.
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Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukrainian Cities Amid US Diesel Sanctions Easing
Russian forces have significantly intensified aerial and drone strikes across Ukraine, particularly targeting Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv, resulting in high civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. These attacks coincide with the US easing diesel sanctions on Russia, which Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has criticized as potentially funding Moscow's war efforts. Concurrently, Ukraine has escalated its deep-strike campaign against Russian infrastructure, specifically targeting Yandex data centers, despite reported warnings from the US.