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Russian Strike on Palm Sunday: 35 Dead, Families Shattered

4/18/2025

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On Palm Sunday, a devastating Russian strike on a Ukrainian city claimed the lives of at least 35 people, leaving families shattered. Amid the chaos, 13-year-old Karilo Ilyashenko and his mother emerged as survivors after a bus was hit. Their story embodies the heart-wrenching loss and remarkable resilience in the face of tragedy.

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Story summary

On Palm Sunday, a devastating Russian strike on a Ukrainian city claimed the lives of at least 35 people, leaving families shattered. Amid the chaos, 13-year-old Karilo Ilyashenko and his mother emerged as survivors after a bus was hit. Their story embodies the heart-wrenching loss and remarkable resilience in the face of tragedy.