![]() The United Nations General Assembly will hold an emergency special session on Monday to introduce a resolution condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine as a clear violation of the UN charter and demanding that Russia withdraw its forces, a senior Biden administration official said on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed measures this week to annex four Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia, in violation of international law. ![]() Part of the wider region is occupied by Russian forces. Some context: Zaporizhzhia is a major city in southern Ukraine, not far from the frontline and the site of a nuclear power plant that the international community is watching warily. Russian terror must be stopped - by force of weapons, sanctions, and full isolation,” Kuleba continued. Russians keep deliberately striking civilians to sow fear. “There are neither military nor important objects near the hit site, only civilian buildings, and apartment buildings,” Starukh said.įoreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said at least seven Russian missiles “hit people sleeping peacefully at their homes.” Ukrainian officials accused Russia of intentionally targeting civilians. Starukh warned the death toll could increase, as five people are still missing. He also said at least 21 people have been rescued and that crews are still working to find others. ![]() Oleksandr Starukh, the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, shared the update in a post on Telegram. (Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images)Īt least seven people were killed when several missiles hit the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine on Thursday, according to a Ukrainian official. Ukrainian firefighters stand on rubble after a strike in Zaporizhzhia on October 6.
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