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Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound 40 in Ukraine
By Hanna Arhirova And Barry Hatton, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.”Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an ef...
Key takeaway A Russian missile targeting infrastructure struck the central city of Dnipro, killing six people and wounding 29, Dnipropetrovsk regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents with ties to Ukraine, the latest attacks are a stark reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Many in the community have family and friends affected by the conflict, and the news of civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction hits close to home. The impact of the war is also felt in Pearland's own Ukrainian community, where locals are working to support relief efforts and provide aid to those affected. As the international community responds to President Zelenskyy's plea for increased air defense support, Pearland's residents will be watching to see how the United States and European allies respond to the crisis, and how it may impact their own community's efforts to support Ukraine. The city's own experiences with natural disasters and recovery efforts may also inform its response to the humanitarian needs of those affected by the war.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.”Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted bombing in an ef...
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