Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,246
Summary
A Russian drone attack on an energy facility in Ukraine's Sumy region caused power outages for 220,000 people. Ukraine has brought back more prisoners of war from Russia, with ongoing discussions for more swaps. The U.S. approved a large sale of weapons to Ukraine to help with air defense, while Russia conducted significant military exercises.Key Facts
- A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, led to power cuts for 220,000 people, but most now have electricity back.
- Russia reported its air defense systems destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones in one night.
- Ukraine and Russia discussed further prisoner exchanges in Istanbul, but ceasefire negotiations made little progress.
- The U.S. approved a $322 million arms sale to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and missile systems.
- Chinese-made engines were allegedly shipped to Russia under false labels to bypass sanctions.
- Protests in Ukraine demanded the independence of anticorruption agencies, prompting President Zelenskyy to consider new legislation.
- Russia conducted large-scale naval drills involving over 150 ships and 15,000 military personnel.
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