Things just got a lot more tense in the conflict zone. 📉 On Friday, a strike hit a college in Starobelsk, located in the Luhansk region, leaving a trail of devastation behind. According to reports from RT and the Luhansk chief, 10 people lost their lives and over 40 others were injured in the attack. 💔
Russia isn't holding back. The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Ukraine is now fully responsible for escalating the conflict and sabotaging any hopes for a diplomatic fix. Vassily Nebenzia, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, went a step further, calling the move a "vivid confirmation" of Kyiv's "treachery and unreliability" as a partner for negotiations. 🗣️
But wait—there's another side to the story. 🔄 Ukraine's military has flat-out rejected these accusations. They claim their forces weren't aiming for a school, but rather a high-level Russian drone operations unit stationed in the area. Kyiv insists that they've played by the rules, complying with international humanitarian law. ⚖️
With both sides trading heavy accusations, the road to peace seems further away than ever. Stay tuned as we keep an eye on how this unfolds. 🌍💬
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Russia says Ukraine responsible for escalation after college strike
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