Tochka-U Missile Hits Ukraine
What Happened
On Sunday, March 20th, a Tochka-U missile struck the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 50 people and injuring dozens more.
The missile hit a railway station where thousands of people were waiting to evacuate from the region, which has been heavily shelled by Russian forces in recent days.
Who is Responsible?
Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of firing the missile, while Russia has denied responsibility and claimed that the missile was actually fired by Ukrainian forces.
Independent experts have not yet been able to verify who fired the missile, but they have noted that the Tochka-U is a weapon that is used by both Russia and Ukraine.
The Impact
The attack on the railway station is the deadliest single attack on civilians since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th.
The attack has sparked international outrage and condemnation, and has led to calls for an investigation into the incident.
The Response
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called the attack a "war crime" and has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
Western leaders have also condemned the attack and have called for an investigation.
The United States has said that it will provide Ukraine with additional military aid in response to the attack.
The Future
The attack on the railway station is likely to further escalate the conflict in Ukraine.
It is unclear how the attack will affect the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
The international community is watching the situation closely and is calling for an end to the violence.
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