A clear breakdown of the latest war, rising Ukraine casualties, and growing Russia tensions shaping the conflict
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine reached day 1,365 with another deadly wave of attacks and escalating warnings from global leaders. In western Ukraine, at least 26 people were killed when a Russian strike destroyed an apartment building in Ternopil, leaving many still trapped beneath the rubble. Officials reported that nearly 100 residents were injured, describing the aftermath as a catastrophic “wave of fire.”
Ukrainian authorities say the attack was carried out using a Kh-101 cruise missile, a weapon said to include components sourced from multiple countries — including the USA, China, Taiwan, and Germany. Following the devastating strike, Ukraine’s foreign minister vowed to bring what he called “Russia’s horrific murder” before the United Nations Security Council, urging swift action and international condemnation.
Heavy attacks continued across the country. Russian shelling injured 46 people, including two children, in Kharkiv, while a Ukrainian strike killed one civilian in a Russian-held area of Kherson, according to regional authorities. Both sides also reported large-scale drone and missile interceptions, with Ukraine claiming to have shot down 476 Russian drones in one night, while Russia said it downed 93 Ukrainian drones and four missiles in 24 hours.
Diplomatic efforts resurfaced as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Zelenskyy expressed hope for renewed prisoner-of-war exchanges and highlighted Turkey’s willingness to host future ceasefire discussions. However, the Kremlin signaled no progress, saying there was “nothing new” since the last high-level talks.
Regional tensions also spiked when the UK warned of “military options” in response to a Russian ship allegedly directing lasers at British pilots near Scotland. At the same time, European defense leaders debated nuclear deterrence following Russia’s continued missile positioning in Kaliningrad.
Meanwhile, sanctions and military aid developments continued to reshape the geopolitical landscape. Russia’s Rosneft reduced its stake in a Kurdish pipeline venture to avoid US penalties, while Germany signaled movement toward supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine — though details remain under wraps.
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