Russian air strike kills nine, including five children, in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih
- Nine people, including five children, were killed in a Russian air strike in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
- The strike also wounded 29 others, adding to the escalating tensions in the region.
- The incident marks a tragic event in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
A ballistic missile strike, the deadliest in weeks, has been reported, with Russia accused of employing starvation tactics in the siege of Mariupol. The G7 leaders summit in Puglia, Italy, will focus on expanding sanctions against entities aiding the Russian economy and providing a $50bn loan to Ukraine. NATO will take over arms deliveries to Ukraine from the US to ensure military aid continuity. Discussions will also cover adapting NATO's capabilities to current security threats, including Russia's nuclear rhetoric and drills. Ukraine's environment ministry and climate NGOs released a report estimating emissions from the 2020 invasion and repair work. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy visited Saudi Arabia to discuss a peace summit. Russian forces launched deadly attacks in Ukraine, prompting discussions at the G7 summit on supporting Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia. The US agreed to send another Patriot missile system to Ukraine. President Biden and G7 leaders will discuss ways to help Ukraine and sign a bilateral security agreement. Reports of Russia deporting Ukrainian civilians, including children, have raised concerns. Both sides in the conflict are seeking support from friendly nations to bolster their armed forces.