Russia’s War on Civilians: Putin’s Birthday Brings Another Deadly Night in Ukraine - FINCHANNEL
Ukraine said air defenses downed 161 missiles and drones as Russian strikes hit apartment blocks and other civilian sites, killing 14 people.
- Russia unleashed massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people, including 14 in Pryluky when a cruise missile destroyed a five-story apartment building.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the bombardment as "the Russian army's birthday present to Putin," stating the main target was energy infrastructure aimed to "strike painfully and demonstratively."
- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed strikes targeted military facilities including a 'Flamingo' missile plant in Kyiv, though authorities reported residential areas, a youth center, and vehicles were hit, injuring 50 people.
- This attack continues a documented pattern: United Nations monitors recorded 2,222 civilian deaths in Ukraine during the first eight months of 2026 as Russia expands its use of long-range weapons.
- Putin entered his 74th birthday as one of the world's most internationally restricted leaders, though he retains strategic partnerships with China and North Korea despite International Criminal Court warrants.
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Four children were also killed in the MASSIVE Russian attack.
Today, Russia bombarded Ukraine with missiles and drones, and in one of the "most despicable attacks", as stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, at least 20 people died, including children.
Russia attacked Kiev and several regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones on Putin's 74th birthday. At least 12 people were killed.
One of the "most disgusting" attacks of the war, according to Zelenskyj • At least 15 dead.
Ukraine has many deaths and serious damage after a serious attack by Russia on Putin's birthday.
The fighting spirit of Ukrainians has decreased: only 62% of the population is willing to fight to the end against the Russians, which is still the majority, according to a recent survey. In recent days, several experts and leaders have warned that Russia will intensify hybrid attacks against Europe, and in the past 24 hours, a saboteur group linked to Belarus has invaded the territory of Latvia. At dawn, Ukraine was hit by a heavy missile strik…
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