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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing the international community for not taking a tougher stance against Russia's attacks on civilian areas. At the end of last month, Russia launched heavy bombardments on Kyiv, marking the most intense attacks since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Ukrainian officials say these strikes aim to weaken civilian morale. Zelenskyy urged countries Wednesday to increase pressure on Moscow, warning against letting Russia act without consequences. The United Nations says civilian casualties are on the rise due to these attacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine is responding with long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure, targeting a Black Sea naval base in Novorossiysk.