Summary
Ukrainian and Russian forces engaged in attacks, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure. Energy issues persist in Ukraine due to these attacks, with power outages affecting many regions. Political statements and economic impacts also play a role in the ongoing conflict.
Key Facts
- A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people transporting medicines in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhia region.
- A separate Ukrainian drone strike injured three people in Russia's Belgorod region.
- Russian forces dropped a bomb on Bilopillia in Ukraine’s Sumy region, killing one person and injuring others.
- Russian attacks caused power outages in various parts of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv.
- President Zelenskyy announced the national government would manage Kyiv’s energy issues.
- Ukraine will evacuate over 500 people from Zaporizhia due to ongoing fighting.
- The IMF plans to propose a new lending program for Ukraine worth $8.1 billion.
- France has taken on a significant role in providing intelligence to Ukraine.
