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More than 20 civilians killed in Russian strike on village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region

Source: Meduza
Update: The death toll from Russia’s strike on Yarova has risen to 24, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. At least 19 people were injured.

Russian forces dropped an aerial bomb on the settlement of Yarova in Ukraine’s Donetsk region on Tuesday, killing more than 20 people, according to preliminary reports, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

He said the strike hit civilians who had gathered to collect their pensions.

Zelensky posted a video showing the aftermath, including bodies of the dead and a car damaged by the blast.

Warning: This footage contains disturbing scenes of violence

“Such Russian strikes must not be left without an appropriate response from the world,” Zelensky wrote.

The Russians continue destroying lives while avoiding new strong sanctions and new strong blows. The world must not remain silent. The world must not remain idle. A response is needed from the United States. A response is needed from Europe. A response is needed from the G20. Strong actions are needed to make Russia stop bringing death.