A Russian cruise missile strike on a nine-story apartment block in Kyiv has killed at least 24 people, including three teenagers, with emergency crews finishing searches after more than a day of rubble clearing. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it part of Russia’s biggest barrage since the full-scale invasion began, saying the city saw 48 wounded. He also said the missile was built in the second quarter of this year, suggesting continued sanctions evasion, as airports and regional targets were hit.
Iran activated air defenses late Thursday, targeting small aircraft and drones amid intensifying tensions with the US. As Tehran’s supreme leader denounced the US over what he called a shameful defeat, the White House signaled it would not be bound by a congressional deadline on Iran-related actions. Oil prices also surged as fears of escalation grew.
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