A central Ukrainian city under administration within Kryvyi Rih Raion
Presidents Trump and Putin have discussed the Ukraine war amid ongoing frontline fighting. Reuters reports a potential end to the conflict per Kremlin and U.S. posture exists alongside renewed drone activity from Ukraine and Russian strikes. The Guardian notes Ukraine’s drone and missile actions continue to shape the front, while Zelenskiy stresses against Russian aggression.
Ukrainian forces have continued to strike targets inside Russia while drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have intensified after a three-day ceasefire has ended. Multiple cities report damage, civilians have been killed or injured, and Ukraine says it is coordinating with allies to defend against ballistic missiles.
Independent reports show drones dominate Ukraine war, reducing Russian life expectancy on frontline to 20–35 minutes. Ukraine’s drone program is expanding, destroying over 80% of Russian targets and reaching 1,750km. Russia’s heavy artillery is under pressure as small infiltration groups exploit weak points.
Russia has launched fresh waves of missiles and drones that have struck Kyiv and other regions, killing at least a dozen people and wounding dozens more. Ukrainian authorities say many ballistic missiles have been used and air defences have shot down hundreds of drones but failed to stop the fastest missiles. Kyiv has renewed urgent calls for more Patriot interceptors and licence approvals to make missiles domestically.