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A devastating Russian missile strike on a university and hospital in Poltava has left 50 dead and over 200 injured. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Parliament has approved the creation of a new military branch dedicated to unmanned technologies, signaling a shift in warfare strategy.

CIA director, other officials to visit Middle East for talks, US official says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials including CIA Director William Burns and envoys Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein will visit Egypt and Israel on Thursday to discuss issues involving Iran, Lebanon and the release of hostages in Gaza, a U.S. official said as Washington seeks to de-escalate tensions in the region.

CENTCOM Commander General Erik Kurilla also is in the region and will visit Israel, the official said on Wednesday.

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Susan Heavey)

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