Russian Glide Bomb Kills 21 Civilians Collecting Pensions Donetsk

A Russian glide bomb strike on the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region of Ukraine killed at least 21 civilians as they lined up to receive their pensions, with many others injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as "brutally savage" and "pure terrorism," calling on the United States, Europe, and the G-20 to impose stronger sanctions and take decisive action against Russia. The strike, occurring near the front line, is part of a broader escalation of Russian aerial attacks, including the largest drone and missile assault on Kyiv since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Ukrainian officials and witnesses suggest the attack was deliberate, targeting civilians engaged in a routine activity, and raised concerns about the safety of pension delivery in frontline areas. Internationally, there is renewed urgency for economic pressure on Russia as diplomatic efforts have stalled, with U.S. and European officials discussing new sanctions and tariffs. The use of retrofitted Soviet glide bombs, increasingly powerful and destructive, highlights the ongoing threat to civilian populations in eastern Ukraine.