Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Kills Seven, Including Three Children

A Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed at least seven people, including three children, according to local authorities. The attack came shortly after the United States reached a diesel fuel supply deal, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned would embolden Russia. Zelensky expressed fury, arguing the strike proves his point that concessions or deals made without sufficient pressure on Moscow lead directly to more Ukrainian bloodshed. Zaporizhzhia, located in southeastern Ukraine near the front lines, has been a frequent target of Russian bombardment throughout the war. The timing of the strike has intensified debate over Western energy agreements and their perceived signal to the Kremlin. Ukrainian officials are calling for stronger international responses and increased military aid in the wake of the deadly attack.