- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, has died from a sudden illness two days after his birthday, following a recent visit to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mourned Graham as a true defender of freedom and a key advocate for Ukraine.
- The U.S. launched over 100 strikes
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