Russia-Ukraine strikes hit Kyiv and Odesa

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Available reports point to renewed Russian air attacks on Kyiv and Odesa as the most immediate breaking international story, with officials saying 13 people were injured and buildings damaged in the early hours of Thursday. The strikes sit within a broader escalation around Ukraine that also includes new Western financial and sanctions measures, and they continue to drive the largest and most sustained security crisis in the current reporting set. While other major developments are also moving quickly — including tensions around the Middle East and the UN General Assembly — the Ukraine strikes are the clearest fresh breaking event with direct civilian impact.

Sources: Anewz, CNN, BBC, Reuters, NYT