Dozens Killed in Bakery Strike in Russia-Held Lysychansk, Ukraine

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:50pm on 05 Feb 2024,Monday International

Russia reports at least 28 deaths in a strike on a bakery in Lysychansk, Eastern Ukraine, blaming Ukraine for a "terrorist act." The building, housing a restaurant, was hit on Saturday. Russian officials claim servicemen, women, and a child died. Ukraine has not responded, but military bloggers suggest "collaborators" were present. The strike allegedly killed LNR's emergency minister, celebrating his birthday. Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting civilians deliberately. Unverified claims persist. Lysychansk, under Russian control since July 2022, sees ongoing conflict as Ukraine struggles to regain seized territory in the approaching second anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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