Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:55am on 05 Apr 2025,Saturday International
A Russian Iskander-M missile armed with a cluster warhead struck Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown, on April 4, killing 14 civilians, including six children, and injuring over 50. The attack destroyed residential buildings and heightened international condemnation. President Zelensky called the strike a brutal reminder of Russia’s disregard for peace, amid ongoing ceasefire discussions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Washington will not tolerate any stalling tactics by Moscow in ceasefire talks, urging concrete steps from Russia toward a genuine resolution. The incident underscores rising tensions and humanitarian concerns in the ongoing war. (PC: CNN)