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Now playing Next no comment Ukraine: Moment of strike on Kremenchuk shopping mall caught on CCTV This is the fatal moment a Russian missile hit a shopping mall in Kremenchuk, Ukraine on Monday, June 27. According to officials, at least 18 people were killed in the attack, dozens were wounded, and many others were unaccounted for. 29/06/2022
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Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine shopping centre survivors describe 'hell' of Russian attack Shoppers and workers caught up in Monday's deadly Russian missile attack on Kremenchuk are among dozens of injured who are being treated in hospital. 28/06/2022
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Now playing Next Ukraine Five things you need to know about Russia's war against Ukraine today From Russian bombardment of Kharkiv said to be 'like Mariupol', to Zelenskyy's charm offensive ahead of an EU summit... five of Wednesday's significant events in the war. 22/06/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. With Ukraine, the EU must fulfil its historical responsibility | View The EU must assume geopolitical leadership vis-à-vis its Eastern neighbourhood, writes MEP David McAllister. 22/06/2022