On day 1,311 of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, significant developments unfolded across various fronts. In the Kherson region, a Russian strike resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman and injured two others, causing damage to approximately 70 homes and an administration building, according to Regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. Concurrently, Ukraine’s General Staff reported a successful strike on Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery.

In political discussions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced accusations from Russia of making “irresponsible” threats after suggesting that Russian officials should check for bomb shelters if they continue their offensive. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a willingness to consider easing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons, including Tomahawk missiles.

Regional security tensions escalated, as Zelenskyy reported potential airspace violations by reconnaissance drones, reportedly Hungarian, prompting a rebuttal from Hungary’s Foreign Minister. Ukraine also imposed entry bans on Hungarian military officials in response to similar measures taken by Hungary.

In Moldova, authorities barred two pro-Russian parties from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections amidst allegations of Russian interference. The Belarusian President outlined energy plans that could impact European security, asserting intentions to expand Belarus’s nuclear capabilities to supply Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine.



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