Heavy Russian assault targeting civilian areas kills 16 in Ukraine
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A heavy Russian assault targeting civilian areas in Ukraine killed 16 and injured over 100 people.
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A heavy Russian assault targeting civilian areas in Ukraine killed 16 people and injured over 100. This attack, which lasted from daytime into the night, marks the largest such incident in almost two weeks. The Russian Defense Ministry stated the assault was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. The widespread targeting of civilian infrastructure continues to escalate tensions in the ongoing conflict.
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