World News: Russian missile strikes kill at least 26 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region

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A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 26 civilians and injured hundreds, in one of the most devastating attacks this week.

On Tuesday, around midday local time, a Russian ballistic missile attack hit the city of Dnipro and surrounding areas, including the town of Samar.

The strike struck a passenger train, schools, kindergartens, a hospital, and other civilian infrastructure.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, attending the NATO summit in The Hague, condemned the attack as a "message of terror and rejection of peace." He urged Western allies to impose tougher sanctions on Russia and supply additional military aid to Ukraine.

Russian drones and missiles have struck multiple regions this week, leaving a high civilian toll across Ukraine.

In Greece, a state of emergency remains in effect on the island of Chios, where wildfires have been burning for the past three days.

Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to contain the blazes before they reach villages and vital farmland.

More than 400 firefighters, supported by 14 helicopters, two water-dropping planes, and more than 80 vehicles, are fighting multiple fire fronts, as strong winds fan the blazes.

Forests, olive groves, and some farmland, including areas known for producing Chios's famous mastiha resin, have been devastated.

Authorities have evacuated hundreds of residents from more than 20 villages.

Greece's minister for climate crisis and civil protection confirmed that investigators are looking into the possibility of arson after simultaneous outbreaks in unconnected locations.

Eastern parts of the United States are experiencing an intense "heat dome" effect, characterized by oppressive heat and high humidity across New York and its surrounding area.

On Tuesday, New York City reached 38 degrees Celsius at JFK Airport for the first time since 2013, as extreme heat warnings covered the entire metropolitan area through 8 PM when it was downgraded to heat advisories through Wednesday evening.

Experts predict that the heat dome will persist through midweek.

Residents have been advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure during the late morning and afternoon hours.

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.