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Russian strikes kill 19 as Melania Trump ceasefire holds in Oleshky
A drone attack on a Ukrainian train station kills at least 14 people as a rare three-day truce credited to the U.S. first lady allows humanitarian aid into a devastated southern city.
In brief
A drone attack on a Ukrainian train station kills at least 14 people as a rare three-day truce credited to the U.S. first lady allows humanitarian aid into a devastated southern city. Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least nineteen civilians across Ukraine Thursday, while a localized ceasefire in Oleshky…
Drone hits train station in Dnipro
A jet-powered Russian drone struck two passenger trains at a station in Dnipro, central Ukraine, Thursday, killing at least fourteen people and injuring fourteen more, officials said.
Nineteen killed across Ukraine in strikes
A Russian cruise missile killed two fifteen-year-old girls in Chernihiv. Three more civilians died when a Russian drone hit an apartment block in Kremenchuk. Fifty-six people were injured total, including ten children.
Ceasefire holds in Oleshky for third day
Moscow and Kyiv have observed a truce in and around Oleshky, a devastated southern Ukrainian city, since Tuesday.
Melania Trump credited with brokering truce
Both Russia and Ukraine thanked Melania Trump for her role in helping broker the temporary ceasefire so food and medical supplies can be delivered to roughly two thousand desperate people trapped in Oleshky.
Both sides confirm ceasefire is holding
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said Thursday the parties are fully adhering to agreements with no violations reported.His Russian counterpart Yana Lantratova confirmed the truce was holding and Russian engineers are working on demining Oleshky's roads.
“Both sides are fully honoring their commitments, and no violations have been recorded.”
Residents fear evacuation complications
A volunteer from Oleshky, Ksenia Arkhipova, said roughly one thousand residents want to leave the city.
Kherson residents emerge during quiet
In nearby Kherson, held by Ukraine, growing numbers of people were out on streets as the truce held.
“It's a breath of freedom, when you don't look at the sky.”
Both nations seek favor with Washington
Moscow and Kyiv are keen to curry favor with Washington ahead of possible three-way talks next month.American military support is vital for Ukraine, but President Trump has waived sanctions on Russia and publicly chided Zelenskyy.
Putin praises Musk as Russia engages U.S.
Tankers carrying Russian diesel are sailing to the United States.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to attend a G twenty ministerial meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, starting Friday.
“Elon Musk is a genius. Truly, a real genius.”
The essence
Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least nineteen civilians across Ukraine Thursday, while a localized ceasefire in Oleshky credited to Melania Trump held into its third day, allowing humanitarian aid to reach trapped residents.
