TWO CHILDREN AMONG EIGHT DEAD IN RUSSIAN STRIKES ON UKRAINE, OFFICIALS SAY

According to BBC News, Russian strikes on Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, including two children. The strikes occurred in various locations, including a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, as well as in Kyiv and Poltava. This incident marks a significant escalation of violence in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The two children killed in the strikes were aged 5 and 12, and were among six fatalities in the village near Kryvyi Rih, according to BBC News. Other sources, such as The Independent, report that at least 8 people have been killed, and that Poland has scrambled jets in response to the strikes. The Independent also describes the strikes as 'massive'.

The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been marked by periodic escalations of violence. The fact that multiple cities were targeted, including the capital Kyiv, suggests a significant and coordinated effort by Russian forces.

• At least 8 people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
• Two children, aged 5 and 12, among the fatalities
• Strikes occurred in multiple locations, including Kyiv and Poltava

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