"Russian Drone Attack Kills Civilians and Rescue Workers in Kharkiv, Ukraine"
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Russian forces launched drone attacks on residential buildings and a power plant in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, killing four people and injuring several others. The attacks are seen as part of Russia's strategy to escalate bombardment of civilian areas and probe for Ukrainian weaknesses ahead of an expected large-scale offensive in the summer. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for more air defense systems from the West, while the World Health Organization highlighted the high risk faced by emergency workers in the conflict. Ukraine's human rights chief condemned the attacks as "Russian terror" deserving of a tribunal.
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- Kharkiv attack: second Russian drone kills firemen at scene of first strike The Independent
- Rescuer weeps as his father killed by Russian attack Yahoo! Voices
- Ukrainian officials say deadly Russian drone attack hit Kharkiv Voice of America - VOA News
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