Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missile strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities

Dozens of injuries were reported in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.

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Last Updated: September 6, 2023, 11:47 AM EDT

Russia has continued a nearly 19-month-long invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Recently, though, the Ukrainians have gone on a counteroffensive, fighting to reclaim occupied territory.

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Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.
Jul 10, 2023, 3:33 PM EDT

Turkey agrees to advance Sweden's bid to join NATO

Turkey and Sweden have reached a deal to advance the latter country's bid to join NATO, according to NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg.

"This is an historic step which makes all #NATO Allies stronger & safer," Stoltenberg tweeted along with a photo of him and the two leaders shaking hands.

Turkey and Sweden have agreed to work on "legitimate security concerns," according to NATO.

PHOTO: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (L) shakes hands with the Secretary General of NATO Stoltenberg (R) during their meeting ahead of the NATO members and partner countries heads of state from July 11-12 to chart the alliance's future.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) shakes hands with the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg (R) during their meeting ahead of the NATO members and partner countries heads of state from July 11-12 to chart the alliance's future, with Sweden's application for membership and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine as major topics on the summit agenda.
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Sweden has resumed arms exports with Turkey and "will present a roadmap as the basis of its continued fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," according to NATO.

The two countries agreed to set up economic cooperation through the Türkiye-Sweden Joint Economic and Trade Committee, NATO said.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

Jul 10, 2023, 2:59 PM EDT

Zelenskyy previews participation in NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined his agenda for the NATO summit in Vilnius in his evening address.

Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian government is "working to make the algorithm for gaining membership as clear and fast as possible."

The president also added, in regards to the summit, "there may be good weaponry-related news."

"The priorities are absolutely clear: air defense for our cities, for all communities throughout the country, we are working to create a full-fledged sky shield," he said.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

Jul 10, 2023, 12:09 PM EDT

7 dead after Russians bomb city during aid distribution: Officials

Russian forces hit a residential neighborhood Sunday in the Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region by a guided aerial bomb during the distribution of humanitarian aid, Ukrainian officials said.

Ukrainian emergency services conduct search and rescue operations after a Russian strike, the day before, in the Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, July 10, 2023.
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At least seven people were killed and 11 others were injured in the blast, according to the regional military administration.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

Jul 10, 2023, 11:57 AM EDT

Russia losing an average of 400 soldiers per day: UK officials

Russian forces are suffering an average of 400 casualties daily, according to a report from the U.K.'s Ministry of Defence.

The report said that Russia is struggling with "a crisis of combat medical provision."

"It is likely that many dedicated military hospitals are being reserved for officer casualties," the report said.

The Ministry of Defence added that half of Russian fatalities in the last 17 months could have been prevented with proper first aid.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

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