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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill two, set private homes on fire

Early Tuesday, Russian troops carried out a major assault on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in the death of one man, injuring at least 18 others, and causing several fires in residential neighborhoods.
This attack took place during an intense month of Russian aerial assaults, which included the deployment of over 3,500 drones, close to 200 missiles, and upwards of 2,500 bombs.
The strikes damaged over 20 apartment buildings and private homes in Zaporizhzhia, wounded children among the injured, and also affected other Ukrainian cities including Mykolaiv and Kharkiv.
Ukraine’s air force announced it intercepted 89 Russian drones overnight, while President Zelenskyy emphasized the urgent need for a collaborative European air defense approach featuring multiple layers of protection across the continent’s airspace.
The escalating attacks and ongoing war suggest a persistent threat to civilian areas and underscore Ukraine’s urgent need for investment and international cooperation in air defense capabilities.

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