On the 1,000th day of the war in Ukraine, a third Russian strike in as many days on a civilian residential area has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 12 lives, including that of a child. The strike, carried out by a Shahed drone in the northern Sumy region, also left 11 others injured, two of whom are children, according to Ukraine’s Rescue Services. There are fears that more individuals may be trapped under the rubble following the attack that targeted a dormitory of an educational facility in the town of Hlukhiv.
Ukraine has been repeatedly targeted by Russian drones and missiles, facing immense pressure from its larger adversary along the approximately 1,000-kilometer front line where its forces are thinly spread. The recent attacks have further highlighted the devastating impact of the conflict, with a Russian ballistic missile strike on a residential area in Sumy claiming 11 lives and injuring 84 individuals on Sunday. Additionally, a missile barrage on Monday in the southern port city of Odesa resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and left 43 others injured.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has condemned the ongoing attacks, stating that they underscore Russian President Vladimir Putin's lack of interest in seeking peace. Zelenskyy emphasized that Putin's actions demonstrate a desire to prolong the conflict, making it clear that discussions about peace are not a priority for the Russian leader. Zelenskyy called for a resolute response to compel Russia towards a just and lasting peace through necessary measures.
As the situation in Ukraine continues to escalate, the international community remains vigilant in monitoring developments and advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The devastating toll on civilians underscores the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities and a concerted effort to bring about a sustainable peace in the region.
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