Wednesday (August 24) marks Ukraine’s 31 years of independence from Soviet rule and also six months since the Russian invasion often referred to as Moscow's 'special military operation.’

The US state department, in a security advisory, stated that Russia is speeding up its attempts to undertake strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government sites in the coming days.

The US embassy in Kyiv asked all US citizens who are still in Ukraine to leave the nation immediately.

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The state department in its alert said, "If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover." It further continued, "If in a home or a building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings."

The United States on Monday condemned the targeted killing of civilians, saying it stands against such practices, whether they occur in Ukraine or Russia.

The reason behind the targeted killing by Russia is the killing of Darya Dugina, daughter of a close adviser to the Russian president, in a car bomb blast on Saturday night.

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Russia claimed that the assassination was carried out by Ukraine’s secret services. According to the Federal Service of Russia (FSB), Natalya Vovk, a Ukrainian citizen, committed the crime before escaping to Estonia. However, Ukraine has denied any involvement.

The US has so far imposed sanctions on nearly 5,000 individuals since the beginning of the invasion on February 24, the State Department said.

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Wednesday (August 24) marks Ukraine’s 31 years of independence from Soviet rule and also six months since the Russian invasion often referred to as Moscow's 'special military operation.

Wednesday (August 24) marks Ukraine’s 31 years of independence from Soviet rule and also six months since the Russian invasion often referred to as Moscow's 'special military operation.’ The US state department, in a security advisory, stated that Russia is speeding up its attempts to undertake strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government sites in the coming days. The US embassy in Kyiv asked all US citizens who are still in Ukraine to leave the nation immediately. Also read | Released Ukrainian soldiers accuse Russians of atrocities in prison The state department in its alert said, "If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover." It further continued, "If in a home or a building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings." The United States on Monday condemned the targeted killing of civilians, saying it stands against such practices, whether they occur in Ukraine or Russia. The reason behind the targeted killing by Russia is the killing of Darya Dugina, daughter of a close adviser to the Russian president, in a car bomb blast on Saturday night. Also read | US rejects Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to impose a blanket visa ban on Russians Russia claimed that the assassination was carried out by Ukraine’s secret services. According to the Federal Service of Russia (FSB), Natalya Vovk, a Ukrainian citizen, committed the crime before escaping to Estonia. However, Ukraine has denied any involvement. The US has so far imposed sanctions on nearly 5,000 individuals since the beginning of the invasion on February 24, the State Department said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US condemns Russia on targeting civilians, warns Moscow plans to hit govt buildings

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A prominent Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin has described the death of his daughter Darya Dugina as a "terrorist act by the Ukrainian Nazi regime". Darya was killed in a suspected car bomb attack outside Moscow, the Russian state investigators said on Sunday (August 21).&nbsp;

In his first public comment since she died, Alexander said that the explosion happened "in front of my eyes". In a statement on Telegram, he said that his daughter was killed in front of his eyes while returning from the tradition festival near Moscow.&nbsp;

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As quoted by The Guardian, the statement read, "She was a beautiful Orthodox girl, a patriot, a war reporter, an expert on central channels and a philosopher. Her speeches and reporting have always been profound, grounded and restrained."&nbsp;

"She never called for violence and war. She was a rising star at the beginning of her journey. The enemies of Russia meanly, stealthily killed her," it read.&nbsp;

"Our hearts yearn not only for revenge or vengeance … we only need our victory," it added.&nbsp;

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After the initial probe, Russia's Federal Security Service accused Ukraine's secret services of killing Darya.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin also reacted to the incident and expressed his "sincere condolences". His message to Dugina's family was released by the Kremlin.&nbsp;

Putin said, "A vile, cruel crime ended the life of Daria Dugina, a bright, talented person with a real Russian heart - kind, loving, sympathetic and open."&nbsp;

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. A prominent Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin has described the death of his daughter Darya Dugina as a "terrorist act by the Ukrainian Nazi regime". Darya was killed in a suspected car bomb attack outside Moscow, the Russian state investigators said on Sunday (August 21). In his first public comment since she died, Alexander said that the explosion happened "in front of my eyes". In a statement on Telegram, he said that his daughter was killed in front of his eyes while returning from the tradition festival near Moscow. ALSO READ | Ukraine bans Independence day celebrations as Russia launches rockets at locations near nuclear plant As quoted by The Guardian, the statement read, "She was a beautiful Orthodox girl, a patriot, a war reporter, an expert on central channels and a philosopher. Her speeches and reporting have always been profound, grounded and restrained." "She never called for violence and war. She was a rising star at the beginning of her journey. The enemies of Russia meanly, stealthily killed her," it read. "Our hearts yearn not only for revenge or vengeance … we only need our victory," it added. ALSO READ | Russia says apprehended IS operative was planning suicide attack in India After the initial probe, Russia's Federal Security Service accused Ukraine's secret services of killing Darya. Russian President Vladimir Putin also reacted to the incident and expressed his "sincere condolences". His message to Dugina's family was released by the Kremlin. Putin said, "A vile, cruel crime ended the life of Daria Dugina, a bright, talented person with a real Russian heart - kind, loving, sympathetic and open." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Darya Dugina's father describes her death as 'terrorist act by Ukrainian nazi regime'

Russia President Vladimir Putin's ally Alexander Dugin's daughter Darya Dugina, 30, was killed in a car bomb attack near Moscow, reports said. Alexander was in a car behind Darya's vehicle when the explosion occurred.

Darya Dugina's death was confirmed by the Russian news agency TASS. She was reportedly driving a Toyota land cruiser Prado when the explosion occurred.

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Who is Darya Dugina?

Darya Dugina graduated from Moscow State University and specialised in Neoplatonism. Darya was reportedly influenced by Plato and Marxist writer Antonio Gramsci. She was a vocal supporter of the Ukraine war and described Putin's "special military operation" against Kyiv as a "clash of civilisations".

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The controversial daughter of Alexander Dugin was sanctioned by the US government just days after Russia began its invasion against Ukraine.

Darya&nbsp;was the chief editor of United World International (UWI). The US government while imposing sanctions against Darya had said in an article this year UWI suggested that "Ukraine would perish if it is admitted to NATO".

She was also put on the sanctions list by the UK.

Darya's father&nbsp;Alexander Dugin also on US sanctions list over Crimea

Alexander Dugin was sanctioned by the US government in 2015 for "threatening peace and security" in Ukraine.

In its report, the US Treasury said Dugin was a leader of the Eurasian Youth Union which "recruited individuals with military experience to fight on behalf of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic".

Dugin controls Geopolitica, a website that serves as a platform for Russian ultra-nationalists to spread disinformation, it said. The US treasury in its report mentioned a February, 2022 article that "falsely accused the US and NATO of provoking war with Russia".&nbsp;

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Russia President Vladimir Putin's ally Alexander Dugin's daughter Darya Dugina, 30, was killed in a car bomb attack near Moscow, reports said. Alexander was in a car behind Darya's vehicle when the explosion occurred.

Russia President Vladimir Putin's ally Alexander Dugin's daughter Darya Dugina, 30, was killed in a car bomb attack near Moscow, reports said. Alexander was in a car behind Darya's vehicle when the explosion occurred. Darya Dugina's death was confirmed by the Russian news agency TASS. She was reportedly driving a Toyota land cruiser Prado when the explosion occurred. Also Read: Putin’s ally Alexander Dugin's daughter killed in car bomb attack near Moscow Who is Darya Dugina? Darya Dugina graduated from Moscow State University and specialised in Neoplatonism. Darya was reportedly influenced by Plato and Marxist writer Antonio Gramsci. She was a vocal supporter of the Ukraine war and described Putin's "special military operation" against Kyiv as a "clash of civilisations". Watch: Drone shot down near Russia's black sea fleet headquarters The controversial daughter of Alexander Dugin was sanctioned by the US government just days after Russia began its invasion against Ukraine. Darya was the chief editor of United World International (UWI). The US government while imposing sanctions against Darya had said in an article this year UWI suggested that "Ukraine would perish if it is admitted to NATO". She was also put on the sanctions list by the UK. Darya's father Alexander Dugin also on US sanctions list over Crimea Alexander Dugin was sanctioned by the US government in 2015 for "threatening peace and security" in Ukraine. In its report, the US Treasury said Dugin was a leader of the Eurasian Youth Union which "recruited individuals with military experience to fight on behalf of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic". Dugin controls Geopolitica, a website that serves as a platform for Russian ultra-nationalists to spread disinformation, it said. The US treasury in its report mentioned a February, 2022 article that "falsely accused the US and NATO of provoking war with Russia". (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Alexander Dugin's daughter killed in car bomb attack: Who is Darya Dugina?

The daughter of Russian nationalist ideologue Alexander Dugin, who is reportedly a close aide of President Vladimir Putin, was killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow on Saturday.

Darya Dugina, 30, died in the car explosion, Russia's news agency TASS reported. 
 
The Russian news agency confirmed a Toyota land cruiser Prado exploded in Bolshiye Vyazemy village in the Moscow region and a "female driver" was killed.&nbsp;Russian law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the attack, reports said.

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Russian news outlet Baza said Dugina was returning from a literature festival when the explosion occurred. Reports claim Alexander Dugin was also supposed to be in the car but took another vehicle. Dugin was reportedly just behind his daughter's car when it exploded.

The incident went viral on Russia's social media.

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Alexander Dugin is a far-right Russian ideologue and a&nbsp;proponent of “New Russia”. He is widely known as “Putin’s brain” due to his closeness with&nbsp;the Russian president. Dugin had reportedly said in 2016 that "war with Ukraine is inevitable" while asserting that Russia was already "united with Crimea".

Darya Dugina had spoken widely in favour of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was sanctioned by the Biden administration in March after President Putin launched his "special military operation" against Kyiv.&nbsp;

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The daughter of Russian nationalist ideologue Alexander Dugin, who is reportedly a close aide of President Vladimir Putin, was killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow on Saturday.

The daughter of Russian nationalist ideologue Alexander Dugin, who is reportedly a close aide of President Vladimir Putin, was killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow on Saturday. Darya Dugina, 30, died in the car explosion, Russia's news agency TASS reported. The Russian news agency confirmed a Toyota land cruiser Prado exploded in Bolshiye Vyazemy village in the Moscow region and a "female driver" was killed. Russian law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the attack, reports said. Also Read | Aleksandr Dugin: Russian ultranationalist philosopher close to Putin: Who is he? Russian news outlet Baza said Dugina was returning from a literature festival when the explosion occurred. Reports claim Alexander Dugin was also supposed to be in the car but took another vehicle. Dugin was reportedly just behind his daughter's car when it exploded. The incident went viral on Russia's social media. рашист дугин приехал на место взрыва автомобиля, в котором находилась его дочь Детали: как пишут российские паблики, дарья дугина возвращалась с семейного фестиваля «Традиция» в усадьбе захарово. дугин планировал ехать вместе с дочерью, но в последний момент сел в другую машину. pic.twitter.com/4wnJ2BmbTz — DanaElena. 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇮🇹🇷🇴🇵🇱 (@danielapruna2) August 20, 2022 × Džip kćerke filozofa Aleksandra Dugina eksplodirao je u blizini sela Bolshye Vyazemy u moskovskoj oblasti. Vozač je preminuo na licu mesta. Svedoci kažu da je Land Cruiser Prado eksplodirao tokom vožnje. Unutra je bila Daria Dugina. pic.twitter.com/eyYz3Vbk95 — Brutalan odgovor (@maddox1964) August 20, 2022 × Alexander Dugin is a far-right Russian ideologue and a proponent of “New Russia”. He is widely known as “Putin’s brain” due to his closeness with the Russian president. Dugin had reportedly said in 2016 that "war with Ukraine is inevitable" while asserting that Russia was already "united with Crimea". Darya Dugina had spoken widely in favour of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was sanctioned by the Biden administration in March after President Putin launched his "special military operation" against Kyiv. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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