At least 24 dead after Russia air strike kills Ukrainians collecting their pensions
At least 24 dead, 19 injured after Russian air strike hits Ukrainian pensioners
- 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.