Ukraine Faces Intensified Russian Attacks Amid Calls for Broader Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Western allies to introduce sanctions against all Russian oil companies, its shadow fleet, and oil terminals to disrupt Moscow's ability to fund its war. The call comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks, with reports of missile and drone strikes on major cities, including Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region. The conflict has entered its third year, with no signs of a ceasefire.
Key Takeaways:
- Ukraine's air force reported downing four of nine missiles and 50 of 62 drones launched in Russian attacks across Ukraine, with casualties reported in the capital Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- Caseloads were reported in the capital Kyiv, with two people dying and nine wounded, and in the Dnipropetrovsk region, where two more people were killed.
- Russia says it downed 121 Ukrainian drones over its own territory.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Kyiv's allies to introduce sanctions against all Russian oil companies, its shadow fleet, and oil terminals.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, held talks with US officials in the United States, stating that dialogue was continuing between Moscow and Washington despite the sanctions.
- Dmitriev also stated that Russia, the United States, and Ukraine are close to a diplomatic solution to the war.
Statistics:
- At least 4 people were killed and 16 wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
- 121 Ukrainian drones were reportedly downed by Russia over its own territory.
- 9 missiles and 62 drones were launched by Russia in attacks across Ukraine, with 4 missiles and 50 drones intercepted by the Ukrainian air force.
Sources:
- DW news agency
- Ukrainian Air force
- Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, on social media
- Axios news agency
- CNN news agency
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speech in London
- European leaders, statement on security guarantees.