Moscow raises its tone. “In Kiev, weapons and soldiers, the West is already at war with us.” Peskov: “Germany is examining how it can attack us.” And Medvedev returns to threaten “nuclear conflict.” EU ambassador leaves meeting with Lavrov. Moscow's troops advance after the capture of Avdiivka: the defenses prepared by Kiev cannot resist. Zelensky responds by attacking Putin's air force to eliminate air inferiority. Klitschko, Mayor of Kiev: “Zelensky made too many mistakes. Now we need weapons and a government of national unity.”
06:24
Kiev: 44 Russian attacks in the northeast, 11 cities hit
Attacks by Moscow forces on Ukraine's northeastern border with Russia continue. Russian forces attacked 11 communities along the border of Sumy Oblast in 44 separate attacks. This was announced by the regional military administration of Ukraine, as Kiev media reported. At least 220 explosions were recorded in the municipalities of Khotin, Yunakivka, Bilopillia, Myropillia, Krasnopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Shalyhyne, Esman, Seredyna-Buda, Svesa and Druzhbivka. The town of Seredyna-Buda, home to about 7,000 people before the war, suffered the most attacks, with 67 explosions recorded in the area in the last 24 hours.
04:28
White House: “Germany intercepted to divide allies”
The White House described Russia's interception of conversations between German soldiers as a “transparent attempt” by Moscow to sow divisions between Ukraine's Western allies. According to National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, the Russians are trying to “sow discord, demonstrate division and show that the West is not united.”