Intense Fighting and Civilian Toll Mark Latest Developments in Ukraine-Russia War

Ukrainian forces repel Russian assaults across multiple sectors as missile and drone attacks cause significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in key cities.

Ukrainian forces repelled 148 Russian assaults over the past day, with the fiercest battles reported in the Pokrovsk sector, according to Ukrainian military officials.
Russian drone and missile strikes targeted Ukrainian cities including Dnipro and Zhytomyr, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and significant infrastructure damage.
Russian forces claimed to have captured the border village of Zhuravka in Ukraine’s Sumy region, a development confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defence.
Diplomatic efforts progress with talks between the U.S. and Russia on normalizing diplomatic missions and discussions among 30 countries on a potential peacekeeping force for Ukraine.
Emerging reports highlight the use of unconventional drone technology, with footage showing a helicopter-style drone engaged by Russian air defenses near Moscow.