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Pope Pleads for Civilians Amid War | US News
Pope Leo issues a urgent moral appeal as the Ukraine-Russia war escalates, condemning civilian casualties on both sides and demanding strict adherence to international humanitarian law. UN reports reveal over 16,000 civilians killed since the conflict began—with most victims Ukrainian—and a sharp 33% surge in civilian deaths in Ukraine’s first half of the year, largely due to increased drone strikes. Ukraine retaliates with drone attacks into Russia, resulting in civilian fatalities there too. Recent incidents include a Russian strike damaging Odesa’s port, wounding eight, and a Ukrainian…
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