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Russian Airstrikes Target Civilians, Injuring Dozens in Ukraine

8/12/2025

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In Belgorod Oblast, a woman expressed her shock as a Russian warplane bombed her home, stating, "We were attacked by our own army." Simultaneously, drone strikes in Zaporizhzhia injured at least 22 people, hitting a bus station and medical clinic. The violence continues to escalate, leaving devastation in its wake across multiple regions.

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In Belgorod Oblast, a woman expressed her shock as a Russian warplane bombed her home, stating, "We were attacked by our own army." Simultaneously, drone strikes in Zaporizhzhia injured at least 22 people, hitting a bus station and medical clinic. The violence continues to escalate, leaving devastation in its wake across multiple regions.