Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
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Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine while Iran faces its own conflict, killing at least five civilians.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of exploiting Iran's ongoing conflict to intensify attacks on Ukraine following a heavy overnight bombardment that killed at least five people. Zelensky expressed concern over Ukraine's dwindling supply of air-defense missiles amid the escalated Russian strikes. The attack represents Russia's strategy of capitalizing on global distractions to pressure Ukrainian defenses. Ukraine faces an urgent need to replenish its air-defense capabilities as Russian bombardments continue to target civilian areas.
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Ukraine urgently seeks to replenish its dwindling air-defense missile supplies to counter Russian bombardments.
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