Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes  euractiv.com

More than four years after the start of Russia's large-scale offensive against Ukraine, the two warring countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of civilian casualties.

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region.Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikesMore than four years after the start of Russia's large-scale offensive against Ukraine, the two warrin

The EU sanctioned five individuals tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex after recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, accusing Moscow of escalating attacks on civilians as its forces stalled.

President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered authorities to draft a targeted sanctions operation against Russia’s military industry, warning that foreign-made components remain critical to Russian weapons. Preventing Moscow from adapting to restrictions remains the top priority, according to him.