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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Ukraine has opened "Pandora's box" by striking economic targets, threatening retaliation against Kyiv's sensitive sectors. This follows escalated Ukrainian drone attacks this summer targeting Russian oil refineries and warehouse infrastructure to disrupt the war effort.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced France will deliver new interceptor missiles and air defense radars to Ukraine, with SAMP/T systems expected this autumn. This pledge coordinates with international partners possessing Patriot systems as Russian strikes continue to inflict heavy civilian casualties.
Russian ballistic missiles struck railway infrastructure in Kyiv and the Zaporizhzhia region, killing seven people. These attacks follow a deadly drone strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people. Moscow has intensified missile assaults, exploiting Ukraine's shortage of US-made Patriot air defense interceptors.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv, pledging €50 million in humanitarian aid for winter preparations and €10 million to NATO's assistance fund. The NATO package includes equipment for military hospitals and urgently needed air defense systems.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned a Russian drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping center that killed 16 people and wounded at least 130 others. Rescue teams continue searching for nine missing individuals, with 29 in serious condition, while President Zelensky renewed calls for increased air defense support to prevent further casualties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Ukrainian peace proposals, labeling them exotic and unacceptable. Kyiv had offered a deal to halt Black Sea shipping attacks in exchange for guarantees against strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, but Moscow rejected the terms.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised a response after a Russian drone attack killed at least 16 people and wounded over 130, including 22 children, in Kryvyi Rih. The strike involved two waves targeting emergency responders. Zelensky is preparing to join the Coalition of the Willing in Paris to discuss post-ceasefire security guarantees.
Russian strikes hit Donetsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Kharkiv oblasts on Saturday, killing five people and injuring at least 26. Attacks damaged residential buildings and infrastructure in multiple regions, with Moscow intensifying ballistic missile campaigns amid reported shortages of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new military operation targeting Russian ballistic missile launchers near the border. Ukrainian forces struck an Iskander launcher as part of this alternative tactic to counter threats amid Patriot interceptor shortages.
Moscow has recalled Ambassador Andrey Kelin from London, escalating diplomatic tensions with Britain. The move follows warnings of consequences after reports that the UK is supplying attack drones to Kyiv. This marks a significant deterioration in bilateral relations as no replacement candidate has been named.