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Russian strikes kill 26 in Ukraine, clouding diplomatic prospects
Ukraine reported that Russian military strikes have claimed at least 26 lives, including casualties from an attack on a school distributing humanitarian assistance. The escalation threatens fragile efforts to pursue peace negotiations.
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KYIV — Ukrainian authorities said Monday that a series of Russian strikes across the country resulted in at least 26 deaths, with a school serving as a distribution centre for humanitarian aid among the targeted locations. The strikes represent a significant escalation in military operations and come at a time when international efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have shown tentative signs of progress.
According to Ukrainian officials, the attack on the school, which had been converted into a relief distribution point, claimed multiple lives among both civilians and those delivering aid. Additional strikes targeted other civilian infrastructure across Ukrainian territory, compounding the humanitarian crisis facing the nation.
The renewed intensity of Russian military operations has raised concerns among diplomatic observers regarding the viability of ongoing peace discussions. International mediators and regional actors have expressed alarm that the escalating violence could undermine nascent negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office condemned the strikes as violations of international humanitarian law and called on the international community to intensify pressure on Russia to cease hostilities and return to the negotiating table. The incident underscores the precarious situation facing civilians caught in the midst of the broader conflict.