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Russian forces bombed Babyn Yar. Patrick Desbois stated that the Russians do not care about Babynyar as a Holocaust site and were susceptible to propaganda, though no specific casualty numbers for this specific bombardment were detailed in the report.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
Likely Reported by 3 independent sources
Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent UNIAN

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The Russian army bombarded Babyn Yar.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

The Kyiv Court of Appeal released Semen Semenchenko from detention and placed him under house arrest.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Main Intelligence Directorate chief Kyrylo Budanov requested Semenchenko's release to send him to the front.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Units are assigned to restore mine-explosive fortifications within 6-8 hours, create forest barriers at likely enemy advance directions, and prepare main bridges for destruction.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Territorial defense units possess NLAW anti-tank complexes, Carl Gustaf grenade launchers, mortars, and UAVs.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:20:48.796Z

Source story: 7352534