Nine killed in Kyiv as Russia 'deliberately targets civilians'

Nine people died in Kyiv following Russian strikes, which officials condemned as a deliberate attack on civilians. The assault prompted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to shorten his visit to Ireland on Wednesday, July 2, amid fears of a "large-scale" assault on the capital.

Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to "redouble their caution for self-protection." The strikes hit residential buildings and infrastructure, causing significant damage and casualties. The exact nature of the targets and the scale of the attack are still being assessed, but the high civilian death toll has drawn international condemnation.

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Once again, the enemy deliberately targets civilians.

This latest barrage comes amid ongoing tensions and follows previous Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. The Ukrainian government has consistently accused Russia of intentionally targeting civilian areas, a claim that Russia denies. The attacks underscore the continued severity of the conflict and the risks faced by the civilian population in Ukraine.

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Redouble their caution for self-protection.