The Guardian

At least 14 dead as Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify


Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’

Ukraine war – live updates

Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more, hours after Donald Trump defended Vladimir Putin and said the Kremlin leader was “doing what anybody would do”.

Two ballistic missiles hit the centre of Dobropillia in the eastern Donetsk region. Fire engulfed a five-storey apartment building. As emergency services arrived, Russia launched another strike on the same area. Eleven civilians were killed, with five children among the 30 injured.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/08/russian-attacks-on-ukraine-intensify

Author : Luke Harding in Kyiv

Publish date : 2025-03-08 14:32:00

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