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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
San Antonio 's own community of Ukrainian Americans is likely to feel the impact of these devastating attacks, with many having family and friends still living in Ukraine. The city's strong sense of community and cultural ties to Eastern Europe make the ongoing conflict feel closer to home. As the war continues to escalate, local residents may be looking for ways to support relief efforts and show solidarity with the Ukrainian people. San Antonio's organizations and charities that focus on international aid and refugee support may see an increase in donations and volunteer work as the community rallies around those affected by the conflict. Additionally, the city's own experiences with severe weather and power outages may give residents a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Ukrainians who have lost access to basic necessities like electricity.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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