KYIV, Aug 30 (AFP): Russia launched "massive" strikes across Ukraine overnight, rescue services said on Saturday, a new blow to peace efforts that drew a fresh appeal from President Volodymyr Zelensky for US and European help.
Despite a recent flurry of international efforts to broker a truce in the three-and-a-half-year conflict, led by US President Donald Trump, there have been no signs of a let-up in fighting on the ground.
Ukrainian rescue services said on Telegram that overnight strikes on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia had killed at least one person and wounded at least 25.
Three children aged between nine and 16 were admitted to hospital.
Russia confirmed it had launched overnight attacks, saying they were against "military" targets.
Zaporizhzhia regional governor Ivan Fedorov said residential buildings were hit and scores of homes left without gas or electricity.
Russia strikes Ukraine as peace prospects flounder
FE Team | Published: August 30, 2025 21:25:31
Russia strikes Ukraine as peace prospects flounder
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