Russia pummels Ukraine after local ceasefire ends
Summary
Russia unleashed overnight strikes across Ukraine after a rare local ceasefire in Kherson ended, killing dozens and damaging critical infrastructure. Ukraine said the attacks hit civilians and medical facilities, while diplomacy efforts to restart talks are set to resume next week.
Key Points
- Russia carried out overnight strikes across Ukraine after a local ceasefire in Kherson ended, killing dozens of people and causing widespread damage.
- A Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia killed at least 29 people, including rescue workers and police officers, according to Ukrainian authorities.
- Strikes also hit a medical facility in Kharkiv and critical infrastructure in Dnipro and Kryvy Rig, prompting evacuations and air-defense alerts.
- US-led talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected to resume next week as diplomatic efforts continue despite the escalation.
