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Russian missile and drone barrage kills 30 in Ukraine
Original: Russia slams Ukraine with missiles, drones on Putin's 74th birthday, at least 30 dead including 5 children
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least 30 people, including five children. The strike fell on Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday, drawing sharp attention to the timing and renewing condemnation of attacks on civilians. Ukrainian officials reported casualties and damage as rescue efforts continued, while international observers denounced the assault as another escalation in Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities.
Why now: The high civilian death toll, including children, and the timing on Putin's birthday drew widespread attention and condemnation.
Evidence
- Russia slams Ukraine with missiles, drones on Putin's 74th birthday, at least 30 dead including 5 children · The Kyiv Independent
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