Russia escalated attacks on Ukraine, sinking the reconnaissance ship Simferopol in the Danube River delta, resulting in a crew member's death. Simultaneously, a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 21 people, including children, and damaged numerous buildings. The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting to address the situation.
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