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Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores U.N. to punish Russia
AI In-brief 13 Sept 12:23

Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores U.N. to punish Russia

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urged the UN Security Council to punish Russia for recent missile strikes that caused widespread power outages and suffering as winter sets in.
  • Russia's missile barrage killed 10 people, forced nuclear plant shutdowns, and cut water and electricity across Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure and plunging millions into darkness and cold.
  • The U.S. condemned Russia for 'weaponizing winter,' while Russia's UN ambassador rejected the accusations, blaming Ukrainian air defenses for infrastructure damage.
  • Despite the severe infrastructure damage and ongoing suffering, Zelenskiy vowed that Ukraine would rebuild and remain 'unbreakable,' as ground battles continue in the east.
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