Ukraine reports deadly Russian strikes as Kyiv faces fresh attacks

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The attacks come amid intensifying diplomatic and military pressure surrounding Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that North Korea is preparing to send another 10,000 troops to support Russia, while Pope Leo has urged Moscow and Kyiv to return to negotiations. The reported casualties and damage make the strikes the most significant immediately developing international story identified in current global coverage, although battlefield figures and attribution remain subject to verification.

Sources: The Independent, Reuters, Arab News, NDTV