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Russian Airstrike Kills 24 Elderly in Ukrainian Village

9/10/2025

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Zelenskiy Urges Action

A Russian airstrike in Yarova, Ukraine, on September 9, 2025, killed 24 elderly pensioners, with 19 others injured, according to officials.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on allies to intensify pressure on Russia to end the war.
Regional governor Vadym Filashkin confirmed all victims were elderly, highlighting the village's lack of younger residents.
European Council President Antonio Costa criticized Russia's commitment to peace.
Russia has not responded to this incident, following a prior airstrike that killed two humanitarian workers.

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Netanyahu Orders Airstrike

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the operation as an independent action by Israel.
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Zelenskiy Urges Action

A Russian airstrike in Yarova, Ukraine, on September 9, 2025, killed 24 elderly pensioners, with 19 others injured, according to officials.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on allies to intensify pressure on Russia to end the war.
Regional governor Vadym Filashkin confirmed all victims were elderly, highlighting the village's lack of younger residents.
European Council President Antonio Costa criticized Russia's commitment to peace.
Russia has not responded to this incident, following a prior airstrike that killed two humanitarian workers.

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