Russian strikes kill 30 in Ukraine as Kyiv blackouts worsen

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The strikes represent a major escalation in the ongoing war’s immediate humanitarian impact, with casualties reported among civilians and rescuers continuing to search damaged sites. The attacks come amid broader regional instability, including heightened risks to shipping and energy infrastructure in the Middle East, but the Ukraine toll is the clearest large-scale loss of life reported in the available global coverage. Authorities have not indicated that the danger has ended, and additional casualties could emerge as rescue operations continue.

Sources: NPR, Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, Aawsat