At least 24 dead, 19 injured after Russian air strike hits Ukrainian pensioners

WorldPolitics
10 Sep 2025 • 3:51 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A Russian glide bomb struck the village of Yarova in Ukraine's Donetsk region on Tuesday, killing at least 24 people and injuring 19 others.
  • The attack occurred around 11 a.m. local time, targeting residents, predominantly pensioners, who were queuing at a mobile post office to collect their monthly payments.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the "brutal" attack, calling for stronger international reactions and further sanctions against Russia.
  • The incident is the latest in a series of escalated Russian aerial barrages across Ukraine, with the village located less than 10 kilometres from the front line.
  • US and European officials are currently discussing new economic pressures, including sanctions and tariffs, in response to Russia's ongoing aggression.

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