78 killed in two days as Zelenskiy demands Trump expand Starlink access
A Russian airstrike on buses in Kramatorsk killed at least 35 people. Zelenskiy accused the US of refusing to help Ukraine.
City authorities reported a new drone attack on Kramatorsk Thursday evening. Two people were killed.
The city's death toll is now 35. Over two days, Zelenskiy said Russian strikes killed 78 people and wounded 215 across Ukraine.
Hours after the Kramatorsk attack, the Ukrainian president criticized Washington. Washington pursued economic ties with Russia.
But it claimed to help settle the more than four-year war. Speaking to reporters, Zelenskiy urged the US to expand Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite service.
This would help target Russian missile launchers. It would also strengthen air defenses.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said the war was at a stalemate. 'That's called unwillingness,' Zelenskiy said in response.
- 78 killed, 215 wounded
- Two-day death toll
- 35 killed in one attack
- Kramatorsk strike
- More than four years
- War duration
- US expanded access when responding to Iran
- Starlink precedent
Why it mattersThe rising death toll shows the human cost of the conflict. Ukraine is seeking greater US military support.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but shifts in US-Ukraine policy could affect Australia's broader security partnerships.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au
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