Russia kills 12 in Ukraine as Kyiv mourns 707 children killed since 2022

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Ukraine

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Russia kills 12 in Ukraine as Kyiv mourns 707 children killed since 2022

At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine. In Donetsk region, five people died and 11 were injured. In Kharkiv region, three died and 21 were injured. President Zelenskyy commemorated 707 children killed by Russia since the war began in 2022.

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