Summary
At least 20 civilians were killed in a Russian airstrike on a village in eastern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack occurred in the village of Yarova in Donetsk Oblast during a pension payout, with Zelenskyy calling for international responses against Russia.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported an airstrike killed at least 20 civilians in eastern Ukraine.
- The strike took place in the village of Yarova, Donetsk Oblast, during pension payments.
- The Kremlin did not immediately comment on the event.
- Russia and Ukraine both deny targeting civilians, but many civilians have died since the conflict started in 2022.
- Zelenskyy calls for stronger international sanctions and actions against Russia.
- Recently, Russia carried out the largest air attack since the war started, affecting multiple areas in Ukraine.
- The attack included drones and missiles hitting various regions, including Kyiv.
- The war in Ukraine has entered its fourth year, with ongoing escalations.
