Putin alleges Ukrainian forces killed election official in Zaporizhzhia strike
Russian president claims Ukrainian army struck a house in occupied territory, killing a local election commission head.
Vladimir Putin alleged that Ukrainian forces struck a residential house in the village of Oktyabrskoye in Zaporizhzhia Region, killing Yelena Ostanina, head of a precinct election commission, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Putin characterized the incident as a "crime" and part of a broader pattern of Ukrainian obstruction of peace negotiations.
The claim could not be independently verified. Ukraine has not responded to the specific allegation. The Zaporizhzhia Region remains contested territory, with Ukrainian forces controlling portions and Russian forces controlling others.
Sources
- Kiev does everything to prevent any peace and any talks — Putin — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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