Russia launched a barrage of missiles at Kyiv early Monday, injuring at least two people and causing fires and damage to homes and infrastructure, according to local officials. Ukraine's air defense intercepted over 10 cruise missiles and nearly 10 ballistic missiles, Kyiv's military administration reported on Telegram. Air raid alerts lasted nearly two hours before being lifted at 3:30 a.m. GMT. In response, Poland activated its aircraft and allied forces to protect its airspace. Damage in Kyiv included a boiler house at a water plant and the entrance to a metro station, which also serves as a bomb shelter, though the station remains operational, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
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1. Russian Offensive in Donetsk Continues Despite Ukrainian Provocations
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Ukraine's actions in Russia's Kursk region have not deterred the Russian military's progress in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. During a visit to the Tuva region, Putin stated that Russian forces were reclaiming territory in Kursk "by square kilometers" and assured that Ukrainian forces in the region would be "dealt with."
2. Ukraine Repels Russian Missile and Drone Attacks
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it successfully intercepted 22 out of 35 missiles and 20 out of 23 attack drones launched by Russia on Monday morning. The air defense units destroyed nine ballistic and 13 cruise missiles targeting Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to a statement on the Telegram messenger.
3. Polish Aircraft Activated in Response to Russian Airstrikes
Poland and allied aircraft were activated early on Monday to protect Polish airspace following Russian air attacks on Ukraine. The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces warned of increased noise levels in southeastern Poland, which borders Ukraine, due to military operations.
4. Russian Missile Attack Damages Kyiv Infrastructure
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district caused partial destruction of a boiler house at a local water plant, as reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on the Telegram messaging app.
5. Russia Targets Kyiv with Missiles, Causes Injuries and Damages
Russia launched a missile barrage on Kyiv early Monday, resulting in debris from downed weapons causing injuries to at least two people and igniting fires that damaged residential and infrastructure facilities. Ukraine's military claimed to have destroyed over 10 cruise missiles and nearly 10 ballistic missiles.
6. Russia Signals Changes to Nuclear Doctrine Amid Western Tensions
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov announced that Russia intends to revise its nuclear weapons doctrine in response to perceived Western escalation in the conflict. The current doctrine allows for nuclear weapon use if Russia faces a nuclear attack or a conventional attack that threatens the state's existence. Some Russian military analysts have suggested lowering the threshold to deter Western adversaries.
7. Ukraine Launches Major Drone Offensive Against Russia
Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone attacks on Russia overnight, targeting power stations and refineries, including in Moscow. While Russia's defense ministry reported intercepting and destroying 158 drones, footage posted on Telegram indicated that some drones reached targets deep inside Russia, such as an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district of southeast Moscow and a thermal power station in the Tver region.
8. Russian Advances in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces continue to push forward in eastern Ukraine, focusing on the strategic town of Pokrovsk, a key military hub. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of two more settlements in the Donetsk region, with their forces advancing further into Ukrainian defenses. Reports from Ukrainian officials confirmed that Russian shelling in the nearby town of Kurakhove resulted in at least three deaths and nine injuries.
9. Civilian Casualties in Kharkiv from Russian Missile Attack
A Russian missile strike on a shopping mall and events complex in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, injured at least 47 people, including five children. This prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to renew calls for Western allies to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles to counter the Russian military threat more effectively.
10. Ukrainian Military Helicopter Crash
A Ukrainian military helicopter crashed during a training flight on Sunday, killing both crew members. The Kharkiv Air Force University confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway to determine the cause.
11. Ukrainian Shelling in Russia's Belgorod Region
Ukrainian forces shelled the southern Belgorod region of Russia on Sunday, injuring 11 people, including two children. Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated that the two children sustained serious injuries and were undergoing surgery.
12. Finland Proposes Ban on Russian Property Purchases
Finland's Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen announced plans to propose a ban on property transactions by Russians in Finland, citing national security concerns. However, exemptions may apply to dual citizens and Russians with permanent residence in Finland.
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- A Russian missile attack in Kharkiv injured at least 47 people, including five children.
- Russia claimed to have thwarted a large-scale Ukrainian drone assault, downing 158 drones across 15 regions, including two over Moscow.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the U.S. to permit Kyiv to strike deeper into Russian territory following talks with senior U.S. officials.
- A Russian-guided bomb attack killed two people and injured 10 others, including children, in a village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
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