**Russian Aerial Bomb Strike Kills 9-Year-Old Girl, Wounds Teen in Ukraine**
In a devastating turn of events, a Russian guided aerial bomb strike killed a 9-year-old girl and wounded a 16-year-old boy in southeastern Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This tragic incident occurred during a massive overnight assault on Ukraine by Russian forces.
According to reports, the attack involved over 100 drones and 5 missiles deployed across the country. The strikes primarily targeted the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts near the frontline. Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted 71 of the 114 launched weapons.
**Russian Forces Target Civilians in Ukraine**
The use of guided aerial bombs against residential areas is a clear indication that Russian forces deliberately target civilians to inflict terror and break the resistance of Ukrainians. This strategy aims to force the population to accept Russian demands, according to experts.
The United Nations has documented that between 13,000 and an estimated 40,000 civilians have died due to Russian attacks since 2022. However, the exact number remains unknown as hostilities continue.
**US Threatens to Withdraw from Peace Negotiations**
In a related development, the US representative to the UN threatened to withdraw from peace negotiations if Russia persists with its destructive war and refuses to cooperate. John Kelly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept the current peace proposal, warning that failure to do so could lead to severe consequences for Russia, including economic damage and international isolation.
**Widespread Attacks on Ukraine**
Russian forces conducted an extensive air assault on Ukraine during the night of 30-31 May. The attack involved 107 Shahed-type strike drones and various decoy unmanned aircraft, supplemented by two reactive strike UAVs of undetermined classification.
In addition to the guided aerial bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian forces fired two S-300 surface-to-air guided missiles and three Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles. Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted 71 of the 114 launched weapons.
**Impact on Civilians**
The attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast killed a child, destroyed one house completely, and damaged several buildings, vehicles, and agricultural structures through blast effects. A 16-year-old boy who was injured in the strike remains in stable serious condition.
**Widespread Destruction Across Ukraine**
In addition to the guided aerial bomb strike, Russian forces conducted 628 separate strikes against 24 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast over a 24-hour period. The attacks employed aviation, drones, rocket artillery, and conventional artillery systems.
The attacks also targeted northeastern Sumy Oblast, where a drone struck a bread delivery vehicle, injuring the driver with shrapnel wounds requiring hospitalization. In Romenska community, drone hit a farm facility, resulting in a fire that killed livestock.
**Emergency Services Respond to Attacks**
In eastern Kharkiv on the border with Russia, night strikes ignited fires across multiple districts. The Kyivskyi district saw an enterprise building roof burn across 250 square meters, while Shevchenkivskyi district experienced fires at a garage and two vehicles on enterprise grounds.
**Conclusion**
The use of guided aerial bombs against residential areas is a clear indication that Russian forces deliberately target civilians to inflict terror and break the resistance of Ukrainians. The widespread destruction caused by these attacks highlights the need for international pressure on Russia to cease its aggressive actions and engage in meaningful peace negotiations.
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