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Russian strikes kill eight and hit Kyiv maternity hospital

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Ukraine cites high-flying drones

Russian drone and missile strikes on Thursday hit Kyiv and northeastern Ukraine, killing eight people and damaging a maternity hospital and a farm.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking from the UN General Assembly in New York, met President Donald Trump to ask for Patriot missiles and an energy ceasefire.
Ukraine said the attacks used newer high-flying jet drones, harder to intercept.
Kremlin spokesman declared no conditions exist for high-level peace talks.

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German ceasefire appeal

Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv and northeastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing eight, including at a maternity hospital and a farm.
The civilian attacks sparked humanitarian and food-security alarms, leading German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to call for a ceasefire to protect shipments.
Ukraine’s air force said 282 drones and unspecified hypersonic and ballistic missiles were used.
Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported six dead and eight wounded at the Kharkiv farm.

Blindspot

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged an immediate ceasefire to safeguard grain shipments, saying Russian attacks on ports exacerbate global hunger.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning overall coverage.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Russian seizure of Crimea—marked by unmarked troops occupying key sites in February and a March 18 incorporation—prompted a UN General Assembly vote of 100-11-58 condemning the annexation and triggered NATO sanctions. Since then, Russian missile and drone attacks have repeatedly struck Kyiv and Kharkiv, underscoring the conflict that began with the 2014 annexation.

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Ukraine cites high-flying drones

Russian drone and missile strikes on Thursday hit Kyiv and northeastern Ukraine, killing eight people and damaging a maternity hospital and a farm.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking from the UN General Assembly in New York, met President Donald Trump to ask for Patriot missiles and an energy ceasefire.
Ukraine said the attacks used newer high-flying jet drones, harder to intercept.
Kremlin spokesman declared no conditions exist for high-level peace talks.

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