Russian Air Strike on Ukrainian Village: Pension Payouts Targeted, Civilians Killed
On September 9th, Russian forces attacked the front-line village of Yarova in Donetsk Oblast, resulting in at least 24 fatalities and 19 injuries. The strike occurred around 11 a.m. while residents were receiving pensions, with casualties including pensioners and postal workers. Authorities condemned the attack as terrorism, and footage revealed a damaged postal service vehicle and bodies. President Zelensky called for international response, highlighting the targeting of civilians, and European officials denounced the attack as a display of inhumanity.