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Ukraine faces massive Russian strikes as Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet stake
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched a massive wave of attacks across 13 regions of Ukraine in a single week. The strikes included over 1,550 drones, 1,560 aerial bombs, and 62 missiles, many of which were ballistic. The attacks resulted in casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, including reported deaths and injuries in Kryvyi Rih and Sumy.
Zelenskyy issued an urgent appeal to Western partners for enhanced air defense capabilities, emphasizing the need for more advanced systems to protect lives and infrastructure from ongoing ballistic threats.
In financial news, Berkshire Hathaway significantly increased its stake in Alphabet Inc. by 83% during the second quarter. Alphabet has now become the third-largest position in Warren Buffett’s investment portfolio, with holdings valued at approximately $37.8 billion as of June 30. Apple remains the firm's largest holding, valued at $66 billion.
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Alphabet Inc. · Berkshire Hathaway · Russia · Ukraine · Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Zelenskyy called on Western partners for urgent air defense assistance. www.timer.ge
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Berkshire Hathaway increased its investment in Alphabet by 83% during the second quarter. forbes.ge
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russian attacks targeted 13 different regions across Ukraine during the week. www.timer.ge
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Berkshire Hathaway's cash and short-term treasury holdings decreased to $364.7 billion by June 30. forbes.ge
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia launched over 1,550 drones, 1,560 aerial bombs, and 62 missiles at Ukraine within a single week. www.timer.ge
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two people were killed and 14 others were injured in Kryvyi Rih due to strikes. www.timer.ge
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple remains the largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, valued at $66 billion. forbes.ge
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Berkshire Hathaway held approximately 106 million shares of Alphabet valued at $37.8 billion as of June 30. forbes.ge