A Ukrainian city at the administrative heart of Starobilsk Raion, in Luhansk Oblast
A Russian-installed official says a Ukrainian drone strike hit a student dormitory in Starobilsk, killing multiple people and injuring dozens. Ukraine has not commented; Russia says it targeted a civilian facility where students and teachers were sleeping. Rescue efforts are continuing as investigations begin.
Rising warnings from Moscow signal a plan to escalate missile strikes on Kyiv, while Ukraine confronts a bill affecting missing soldiers. Ukrainian forces retain some ground amid recent counterstrikes, and international diplomacy shows signs of waning.
Ukraine reports renewed Russian strikes and warns of further escalation; Zelenskiy calls for air-defence support and sanctions while Russia cites drone and missile activity. Multiple attacks have left casualties and raised international concern over potential retaliation and broader escalation.
Explosions have shaken Kyiv as authorities report a mass attack using drones, missiles and ballistic missiles. Officials say several districts are damaged, with fires and casualties in the capital and surrounding regions; officials warned residents to stay in shelters.