KYIV, Ukraine
At least 12 people have been killed in fresh Russian strikes across multiple parts of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led commemorations for children killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The attacks, reported by Ukrainian officials on Friday, come amid continued aerial bombardments and cross-border strikes that have intensified pressure on civilian areas and infrastructure across the country.
Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks killed at least 12 people in separate incidents across the country, though officials were still assessing casualties and damage in affected regions.
Emergency responders and local authorities were deployed to impacted areas as rescue operations continued following the strikes.
Russian officials had not immediately commented on the reported casualties at the time of reporting, and casualty figures in wartime situations are often updated as investigations continue.
The latest attacks coincided with commemorations led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honoring children who have died since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
According to figures cited by Ukrainian authorities, at least 707 children have been killed during the war.
Zelenskyy used the occasion to highlight the human cost of the conflict, particularly its impact on families and young people caught in areas affected by fighting and missile strikes.
The commemoration forms part of Ukraine’s broader efforts to document civilian casualties and draw international attention to the war’s humanitarian consequences.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with no comprehensive peace agreement in place, despite repeated diplomatic efforts and international mediation attempts.
Russia has continued long-range missile and drone campaigns targeting Ukrainian territory, while Ukraine has strengthened air defenses with support from Western allies.
International organizations, including the United Nations and humanitarian agencies, have repeatedly raised concerns over civilian casualties, displacement, and damage to schools, hospitals, and energy infrastructure.
Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced internally or forced to flee abroad since the war began. Children have remained among the most vulnerable groups affected by ongoing hostilities, with disruptions to education, healthcare, and family life continuing in many regions.
Independent verification of wartime casualty figures remains difficult in some frontline and occupied areas.
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