Intensified Fighting in Ukraine as Civilian and Military Casualties Rise
Russian airstrikes kill dozens in Ukraine, while Kyiv escalates drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
- Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, including Poltava and Sumy, have killed over a dozen civilians, with significant damage to residential areas and UNESCO heritage sites in Odessa.
- Ukraine has launched drone attacks targeting Russian oil facilities, including a refinery in Volgograd, aiming to disrupt fuel supplies for Moscow's military operations.
- Reports indicate the withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russian fronts in Kursk, attributed to heavy losses, with over 300 deaths and 2,700 injuries reported among their forces.
- The UN has documented a rise in the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces, with at least 79 killings confirmed in recent months.
- The EU and UK leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are pushing for united efforts to sustain pressure on Russia and bolster Ukraine's defenses.
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