Heavy casualties in Ukraine after Russian strikes

Summary

At least 20 people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including 14 in a missile attack on an apartment block in Pryluky that killed four children. Kyiv and several other regions were hit in overnight attacks involving missiles and drones as winter approaches.

Key Points
  • At least 20 people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including 14 in a missile strike on an apartment block in Pryluky.
  • Emergency services said 50 people were wounded and 15 were rescued, including one child, after the Pryluky blast.
  • Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was targeting energy infrastructure and called for stronger air defenses.
  • Russia launched at least 50 missiles and 130 drones overnight against several regions, while Kyiv also faced repeated attacks and power cuts.
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