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The News
At least two people were reported dead early Saturday by local authorities, after Russian strikes on Ukraine. The strikes came after a series of Russian bombings killed at least 20 people in Ukraine on Friday, including 16 in a daytime drone attack on a busy shopping centre in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
The ongoing escalation of violence in Ukraine has resulted in significant civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure. The drone attack on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih highlights the increasing use of precision-guided weapons in densely populated urban areas, which has led to higher civilian casualties. These attacks not only cause physical damage but also have a severe psychological impact on the civilian population, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The international community continues to express concern over the situation and calls for a cessation of hostilities to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian aid.
