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Ukrainian drones strike houses in western Russia (VIDEO) | Ukrainian drones strike houses in western Russia (VIDEO) |
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At least 10 civilians have been injured in the nighttime attack, according to a top regional official | |
Ukrainian kamikaze drones struck residential areas in Kursk Region in the early hours of Saturday, injuring 10 people, including two children, according to Acting Governor Aleksandr Khinshteyn. | |
In the town of Rylsk, the UAVs hit two five-story apartment blocks, injuring seven people. The victims include a family with two children, Khinshteyn noted, adding that some residents have been hospitalized with shrapnel wounds. | |
In the village of Artakovo, drones damaged two buildings and a garage. A family of three, who were at home during the attack, were also hospitalized, according to the governor. | |
Ukraine has stepped up attacks deep inside Russia since the two sides held their first direct talks in three years on May 16 in Istanbul. Moscow has proposed holding a second round of negotiations on June 2, but Kiev has yet to formally commit. | |
During a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, Russia’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia accused Ukraine of engaging in “manipulations” aimed at deceiving the US, which is attempting to broker a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev. | During a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, Russia’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia accused Ukraine of engaging in “manipulations” aimed at deceiving the US, which is attempting to broker a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev. |
Nebenzia rejected claims that Russian troops are deliberately targeting civilians in Ukraine, stating that Moscow is only carrying out strikes on military targets. |