Death toll from strike on bakery in eastern Ukraine rises to 28, including a child

Published: 04 February 2024 at 05:24

The death toll from a strike on a bakery in the occupied eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk has climbed to 28 people, including a child, according to Russian rescuers. Moscow\'s occupation forces claim that Kyiv targeted the bakery, which is popular on weekends. The front in eastern Ukraine has seen intense fighting this winter, with both sides launching attacks. Russia\'s Foreign Ministry has accused Western countries of providing the weapons used in the attack and expects condemnation from international organizations. Lysychansk fell to Russian forces in 2022 after a battle.

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