Russia Launches Intense Attacks in Eastern Ukraine Hours Before Ceasefire
Summary
Russia launched intense attacks in eastern Ukraine just hours before a proposed Ukrainian ceasefire was to begin, resulting in at least 27 deaths amid ongoing hostilities.
Key Points
- Russia launched intense attacks in eastern Ukraine hours before a proposed Ukrainian ceasefire was set to start.
- At least 27 people were killed in various attacks including a deadly bombing in Zaporizhzhia.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks as cruel and without military justification.
- Russian officials have largely ignored Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and continue military operations.
