"Russia's Bombing of 18th-Century Cathedral in Ukraine: Live Updates"

Russian shelling severely damaged an 18th-century church in Ukraine, followed by a second round of shelling that injured first responders. This comes as Ukraine announces the start of F-16 training for its fighter pilots, aiming to enhance defense capabilities. Russia continues its attacks, targeting the city of Kherson and causing injuries to bus passengers. The extent of damage to the cathedral is unknown. In other developments, Germany has no plans to transfer long-range missiles to Ukraine, the European Commission tightens sanctions on Belarus, and Ukraine identifies over 232,000 war criminals and collaborators. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy emphasizes the urgent need for F-16s to counter Russian aggression. The upcoming Russian presidential election in March will determine the country's future, with President Putin expected to run for another term.
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