Intense Fighting and Civilian Casualties Mark Escalation in Ukraine Conflict
Russian forces intensify attacks across multiple regions, while Ukraine counters with strikes on Russian infrastructure and drone defenses.
- Russian troops claim to have captured Velyka Novosilka in eastern Ukraine, but Ukrainian forces report strategic withdrawals and continued resistance in the area.
- Ukraine's military successfully intercepted over 500 Russian drones and missiles in the past week, while also targeting key Russian facilities, including the Ryazan Oil Refinery and a command post in Kursk.
- Heavy fighting persists in the Pokrovsk sector, accounting for nearly half of all frontline clashes, as Russian forces attempt to encircle the city using small-unit tactics.
- Civilian areas in Ukraine, including Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, faced significant damage from Russian drone and artillery attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries.
- The European Union extended sanctions on Russia for six months, following diplomatic negotiations to address concerns raised by Hungary over energy supply routes.













































