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conflictwar3 years ago•2 min saved

"Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Blood Transfusion Center Amidst Global Peace Talks"

A blood transfusion center in northeast Ukraine was hit by a Russian "guided air bomb," killing two people and injuring four. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it a "war crime" and evidence of Russian aggression. The city of Kupiansk, where the center is located, was seized by Russian troops in February 2022 but later liberated. The attack occurred as world leaders gathered in Jeddah for peace talks on Ukraine, with hopes of finding a way to negotiate an end to Russia's war on the country. Russia was not invited to the talks.

via NBC News|

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international-conflict3 years ago•3 min saved

"Zelensky denounces Russian strike on Ukrainian blood transfusion center as war crime"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a Russian strike on a blood transfusion center in Kupyansk as a "war crime," following recent attacks by sea drones on a Russian oil tanker and a naval base. Japan's prime minister condemned Russia's nuclear threats on the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Representatives from 40 countries are meeting in Saudi Arabia for talks, and a U.N. official expressed shock at the destruction caused by Russian strikes on Ukrainian grain storage facilities. The United States has provided significant financial support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Ukrainian elite forces are using technology, including virtual-reality glasses, to strike behind enemy lines.

via The Washington Post|

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international-conflict3 years ago•1 min saved

Russia's Attack on Ukraine's Blood Transfusion Center: Zelensky's Account

A Russian guided air bomb reportedly struck a blood transfusion center in northeastern Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack in the Kupiansk community resulted in casualties and a fire, with rescuers currently working to extinguish the blaze. Zelensky condemned the perpetrators as "beasts" and emphasized the need to defeat terrorists. Russia has not yet commented on the incident. In a separate incident, Russia allegedly carried out a missile attack on an aeronautical company in the western Khmelnytskyi region. These strikes follow Moscow's accusation that Ukraine targeted a Russian tanker in the Black Sea.

via BBC|

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conflict3 years ago•5 min saved

Russian Airstrike Targets Blood Transfusion Center, Claims Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces struck a blood transfusion center in northeast Ukraine, causing casualties. This comes after a Russian missile attack hit an aeronautics manufacturing facility in western Ukraine. Ukrainian drones also targeted a Russian tanker in the Kerch Strait, temporarily halting traffic on the strategic bridge connecting Crimea to Russia. Russia has vowed to punish Ukraine for the attack. Additionally, Russia dispatched a fighter jet to intercept a US drone over the Black Sea, and claimed to have captured a settlement in northeastern Ukraine. Talks in Saudi Arabia to find a peaceful settlement to end the war in Ukraine are expected to be difficult.

via FRANCE 24 English|

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