Ukraine Intensifies Counteroffensive as Russia Alleges Civilian Deaths

President Zelensky announces sanctions targeting Russian propagandists, while both sides exchange accusations of civilian casualties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to block individuals accused of aiding Russian propaganda and announced forthcoming sanctions.
Ukrainian forces report 199 combat engagements in the past 24 hours, claiming significant Russian losses in personnel and equipment.
Russia accuses Ukrainian troops of killing seven civilians in the Kursk region, releasing unverified footage of the alleged incident.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 43 out of 61 Russian drones targeting nine regions overnight, with no major damage or casualties reported.
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, resulted in at least seven deaths and multiple injuries over the weekend.