For today, links to three reports: from the Associated Press, the Moscow Times, and Reuters; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE 8-27-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  GAZA, COVID ETC. and MEDIA entries for today are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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At least 17 killed in major Russian attack that included rare strikes on center of Ukrainian capital, by Hanna Arhirova and Samya Kullab | AP  KYIV — A major Russian air attack on Kyiv early today, including a rare strike in the city center that damaged the European Union’s diplomatic offices, killed at least 17 people and wounded 48 more, authorities said. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE and HERE for reports from the Moscow Times and Reuters.

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