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September 17, 2025 Dispatches

Russian Strike Kills Dozens of Older People in Ukraine

Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Civilians Escalate

Policemen and medics help move people from an armored car to an ambulance in the village of Yarova,  Donetska region. On September 9, 2025, Yarova was hit by a Russian aerial strike, which killed dozens of civilians.
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Demand Action to End Escalating Israeli Crimes against Palestinians

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