Central-eastern Ukrainian city, admin center of Pavlohrad Raion
Russian strikes across five districts of Pavlohrad and attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro have caused multiple fatalities and injuries among civilians. Kyiv officials say fuel stations and civilian infrastructure have been deliberately targeted, while Ukraine calls for accelerated air defenses and sanctions on Russia’s weapons production.
Ukraine has extended its long-range drone campaign deeper into Russia as part of a broader effort to pressure Moscow. The strikes target energy infrastructure and civilian-macing targets while Kyiv seeks to bolster its air defenses amid a prolonged invasion.
UN rights monitors document a sharp rise in civilian deaths and injuries in the first half of 2026 as Russia and Ukraine widen strikes. FPV drones are reshaping daily life near front lines, while attacks on shipping and oil depots widen the conflict’s reach.
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties after being placed on the EU sanctions list for supporting the annexation of Crimea. Viswanathan Anand will take interim charge as Russia-backed influence faces sanctions containment in chess’ governing body.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russian forces have used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in strikes that hit the Zaporizhstal steel plant and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least seven workers and wounding others. Kyiv has also said Moscow is receiving more North Korean missiles and preparing to deploy more North Korean personnel on Russian territory. Allies are being urged to send more air-defence systems.
Ukrainian and allied officials report that Russia is expanding North Korean military reinforcement while warning of a broader regional threat. A WHO warehouse in Dnipro was destroyed, triggering renewed calls to protect health facilities. Ukrainian drone strikes have intensified, drawing regional casualties and infrastructure damage.