Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia kill at least 15

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The strikes represent the deadliest reported development among the day’s major international stories and underscore the continuing danger to civilians despite renewed diplomatic contacts between Washington and Moscow. The attack came as prospects for an immediate resumption of Ukraine peace talks appeared uncertain, while discussions between U.S., Ukrainian and European officials continued over possible steps toward ending the war.[1][4][7]

Sources: Euronews, The New York Times, Al Jazeera