Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office specified that an eight-year-old boy had been killed in the attack
Despite International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued in March 2023 against Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for child deportations, Russia continues its practices. In 2024, the scale of unlawful child transfers has increased, with camp programs explicitly aimed at destroying Ukrainian children's national identity, human rights advocates emphasise
Ukrainian authorities fear that attacks like those this morning could mark the beginning of another concerted Russian attack to knock out key elements of the power grid as winter arrives
Russian oil exports have hit their highest level since early July, as reported by Bloomberg, due to seasonal maintenance limiting domestic refining. The report notes that India and Saudi Arabia emerged as the top buyers of Russian fuel oil and gasoil in October 2024. India seeks to increase its rupee-based trade with Russia, following a five-fold growth in bilateral commerce over three years
Correspondents from the national joint 24/7 newscast reported from the scene that an entire family, the mother and her three children: two and ten-year-old boys and a two-month-old girl, was killed in the Russian attack.
The National Police of Ukraine specified that the victims included four residents of a house (three women and a man) and a resident of an apartment building
Fedorov also said that those who were injured are receiving medical treatment
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was unable to verify this information from independent sources due to Russia's occupation of Crimea. Russian authorities have not commented on the incident
Zelenskyy criticised countries that continue engaging with Russia, specifically addressing Mongolia's stance. He suggested Mongolia's actions reflect its lack of independent decision-making, likely due to its energy dependence on Russia
Russians killed a Police Colonel Andrii Matviienko
Rescue workers unblocked the body of a civilian man aged approximately 25-30. Russians also killed a 12-year-old boy in that attack
Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasised the historical parallels between Soviet-Russian occupation and Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine. He pointed out that Latvia, having experienced occupation and deportations, understands the tragic history of the Crimean Tatars and, by supporting Ukraine, becomes an integral part of the Crimea Platform
Refat Chubarov urged continued use of the Ukrainian Peace Formula to increase political and diplomatic pressure on dictator Putin and his supporters
Michael Thomas reminded that it is stated in the United Nations Charter that all member states shall be free in their international relations from the threats of the use of aggressive force against their territorial integrity and sovereignty
Andrew Asiamah Amoako reaffirmed that the Government of Ghana stands in solidarity with the authorities and people of Ukraine, and agrees that Russia must be held accountable for all the crimes committed on Ukrainian territory
Ukrainian officials confirmed that the attack killed a 19-year-old worker and a 21-year-old civilian. Medical personnel hospitalized a 37-year-old man with a blast injury
Szymon Hołownia stressed that the Russian occupation of Crimea violates international law, and the world must not stay silent in the face of this crime. Hołownia urged the international community to continue supporting Ukraine, as resilience and solidarity are crucial to achieving peace and security
The attacks damaged multiple residential buildings and outbuildings in both settlements
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