Ukrainian Troops Cross Dnipro River into Russian-Occupied Territory

As the war enters its 631st day, nearly 25,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been confirmed dead and the European Commission proposes new sanctions against Russia.

Ukrainian troops have crossed the Dnipro River into Russian-occupied parts of southern Kherson, marking a significant tactical success for Kyiv.
Russian missiles hit the town of Selydove, killing two people and injuring at least three others, with six apartment buildings and several private homes hit.
Two rescue workers were killed and seven people injured amid Russian shelling in the Zaporizhia region.
Nearly 25,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been confirmed dead since Russia began its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
The European Commission has proposed a ban on imports of diamonds and liquid petroleum gas from Russia, and to tighten implementation of a price cap on Russian oil.