Breaking News Updates: Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Bridge in Kursk has reportedly collapsed as per the governor's statement.
Get the latest updates on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. Here's a live ticker of significant events as they unfold.
07:11 Governor: Bridge in Kursk collapses - Train derailsThe Russian border region of Kursk experienced a catastrophe overnight as a bridge in Shelesnogorsk collapsed under a passing freight locomotive, according to the governor. This tragedy followed another bridge collapse reported earlier in Bryansk.
06:51 Report on internal data: Western sanctions bite back at Russia's militaryAccording to internal documents analyzed by "Bild am Sonntag," the Russian military face considerable challenges due to Western sanctions' impact on their dependence on Western semiconductor technology. The Russian army is alarmed by its reliance on industry titans like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, and experts express concern about Russian vulnerability in this area.
06:17 Vitali Klitschko receives Franz Werfel Human Rights AwardKyiv Mayor and former world-class boxer, Vitali Klitschko, will be awarded the Franz Werfel Human Rights Award 2025. Worth 10,000 euros, the award recognizes Klitschko's tireless commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights, both in Ukraine and beyond.
04:57 Russians target critical infrastructure in ZaporizhzhiaOvernight, the Russian military attacked critical infrastructure in the Zaporizhzhia region in southern Ukraine, partially destroying a government building and setting fire to the premises. Fears of casualties linger, but no fatalities have been reported so far.
02:53 Klitschko: Russia attacks Kyiv from the airKyiv air defense units are actively defending the capital against a Russian air attack, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Telegram.
00:44 Agency: Bridge at Russian-Ukrainian border collapsedIn the Russian region of Bryansk, a bridge collapsed overnight, according to local authorities. Casualties are reported. The Russian Telegram channel Baza suggests that the bridge was blown up, although no statement has been made from Ukraine.
22:17 Zelensky: Situation on the front lines remains toughUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that the situation on the front lines remains challenging. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reports increased Russian activity in some directions, with the heaviest fighting taking place in Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kupiansk. Ukrainian forces continue the Kursk operation, which significantly ties down Russian troops, preventing them from operating on Ukrainian territory.
21:28 Pompeo implores Trump not to legitimize occupied territoriesFormer US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urges US President Donald Trump not to legitimize Russia's illegally seized territories in Ukraine. Pompeo refers to such a move as an "epic mistake." Despite the on-going frontlines, Pompeo believes that the situation is not hopeless and that the war should not be written off as eternally lost.
20:37 Zelensky: No clear information on Russia's intentions at Istanbul meetingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expresses uncertainty about Russia's intentions during the upcoming meeting in Istanbul. Zelensky is working with partners in Europe and the United States on new diplomatic steps before the scheduled meeting.
19:55 Insider: Trump weighing lifting all restrictions for UkraineWestern allies have conditioned weapons deliveries to Ukraine on range restrictions to prevent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. However, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering removing all restrictions from the Biden era, which could aid Ukraine in fending off Russian aggression.
19:11 Civilian injured in Russian attack on NikopolA civilian was injured in a Russian attack on the Nikopol district in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The district was shelled about 15 times with drones and artillery. In addition, a high-rise building and a café were damaged in the city.
18:29 Evacuation underway in border region of Sumy as fear of large-scale Russian offensive growsResidents of eleven Ukrainian villages in Sumy are evacuating due to worries of a large-scale Russian offensive. Over 100 residents have already left the area.
17:51 Ukrainian diplomat warns USA against recognizing Crimea as Russian territory - "major strategic mistake"According to a Ukrainian diplomat, unless the USA acknowledges the strategic danger of recognizing Crimea as Russian property, the region could pose problems for Ukraine in the future. such a move would permit Russia to maintain control over a substantial portion of the Black Sea, potentially threatening freedom of navigation.
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