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The White House condemns fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine, after at least 17 people were killed in an attack on a market in the east of the country. "These brutal Russian attacks underscore the importance of continuing to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their territory," White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre tells a daily briefing. SOUNDBITE
At least one person was killed Monday night in a "massive attack" by Russian drones on the Ukrainian capital, according to city's mayor. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure as "barbaric" after a meeting with NATO counterparts in Bucharest SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accuses Russia of committing war crimes by attacking civilians in Ukraine. "Intentionally targeting civilians is a war crime. After all the destruction of the past few weeks, I find it difficult to conclude that the Russians are doing otherwise," Blinken says. SOUNDBITE
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says 'security systems of the six reactors at the plant were not affected' and that 'there has been no release of radioactive material' after Russian troops attacked Europe's largest nuclear power plant (the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant), setting part of the Ukrainian facility ablaze in an assault the country's leader branded "nuclear terror" and said could endanger the continent. SOUNDBITE