**Russian Forces Attack Evacuation Vehicle, Killing One Civilian**
In a disturbing incident, Russian forces attacked an evacuation vehicle carrying three wounded civilians in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Tragically, one of the civilians died from massive blood loss due to the attack.
According to reports from Ukraine’s National Police, the evacuation vehicle was targeted by Russian forces on multiple occasions while trying to evacuate civilians from the embattled town of Pokrovsk. The police unit, “White Angel,” provided the evacuation services with chaplains’ vehicles.
The first attack occurred at the entrance to the city, followed by another in the city center, and finally during the evacuation process. In one of the incidents, a Molniya drone was used to hit the vehicle, injuring one of the police officers. Despite efforts to save them, one of the injured civilians died due to the lack of timely medical attention.
The incident has been condemned by Ukrainian authorities as “targeted hunting” by Russian forces. Hennadii Yudin, head of the “White Angel” police unit, expressed his outrage and disappointment at the loss of life, stating that Russia took another life despite the civilians’ attempts to seek refuge.
**Russian Offensive Escalates in Donetsk Oblast**
The attack on the evacuation vehicle highlights the escalating violence by Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian forces have amassed over 111,000 personnel in the Pokrovsk sector. Despite this significant military presence, Ukrainian forces are holding their ground.
**Russia’s Demand for Peace Talks**
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that Moscow is ready for a third round of peace talks with Kyiv. However, Russia’s conditions for these talks are far from what Ukraine is willing to accept. The demand for Ukraine to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea and several other regions remains a significant obstacle.
**International Response**
The international community has been watching the situation in Ukraine closely. A bipartisan resolution was recently passed condemning the abductions and calling for the repatriation of children before any potential peace deal is finalized. The Ukrainian government has also received support from Norway, which has pledged to help with nuclear safety and security.
**Ongoing Conflict**
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify, with both sides experiencing heavy losses. According to recent reports, over 970 Russian casualties were reported in just one day. Ukrainian forces have been working tirelessly to protect their citizens and maintain control of their territory.
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