Ukrainian Strikes Kill Civilians in Russia as World Watches Iran War
Russian hospitals hit, strikes on kindergartens: Does Ukraine think everyone’s distracted by Iran?
Summary
RT reports that at least 23 civilians have been killed in Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran. The strikes have targeted civilian infrastructure including hospitals and kindergartens. The outlet suggests Ukraine may be exploiting the global distraction caused by the wider regional conflict.
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