Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing apartment block as birthday gift for Putin
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia bombed a residential building in Pryluky, killing at least 15 people as a "birthday gift" for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The attack involved missiles and drones and caused deaths and injuries in multiple Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine continues to seek better air defense systems from its allies.Key Facts
- Russia launched missile and drone strikes that hit residential buildings in several Ukrainian cities, killing at least 15 civilians.
- A missile hit a five-story apartment block in Pryluky, collapsing the building and killing nine people, including three children.
- Ukraine shot down over 80% of the attacking drones, an improvement from previous weeks.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for more air defense weapons, including US-made Patriot interceptors.
- Ukraine responded with attacks on Russian economic and military targets in multiple regions inside Russia.
- Russian officials reported a naval drone hit an oil tanker near Sochi, setting it on fire, but the crew was rescued.
- Ukraine’s foreign minister called the attacks “war crimes” and said Ukrainians will not give up.
- The attacks occurred on Putin’s 74th birthday, which Ukraine’s officials highlighted as symbolic.
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