Russia Intensifies Missile Barrage on Ukraine Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

TL;DR Summary
On the 997th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, killed 10 people, including two children, and injured 55 others. Russia also launched its largest air strike on Ukraine in months, causing significant damage to the power grid. In response, Ukraine's air force intercepted most of the missiles and drones. The US has allowed Ukraine to use American-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, escalating tensions. The attacks have drawn international condemnation and affected diplomatic discussions at the G20 summit.
Topics:world#civilian-casualties#diplomatic-tensions#missile-strikes#russia-ukraine-war#us-policy#world-news
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 997 Al Jazeera English
- Russian missile strike on Sumy kills 11, injures 89, Ukraine says Reuters
- Russia launches more than 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine The Washington Post
- As Western Leaders Look to Talks With Putin, Russia Launches Massive Barrage on Ukraine The Wall Street Journal
- Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine trigger blackouts and kill at least five people CNN
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
14
Time Saved
2 min
vs 3 min read
Condensed
83%
493 → 85 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Al Jazeera English