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Russian shelling in Ukraine killed four people, while a Ukrainian drone attack set fire to an oil depot in Russia's Rostov region. The conflict saw casualties in Ukraine's Kherson and Kharkiv regions, and drone interceptions by both nations. The Kremlin warned that US missile deployments in Germany could make European capitals targets for Russian missiles.
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shelling attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, with multiple buildings damaged and a small fire breaking out. The attack came shortly after pro-Kyiv militias warned of an imminent strike, and the Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have repelled a Ukrainian incursion into the region the previous day.
At least 20 people were killed and 155 wounded in shelling while waiting for food aid in Gaza, with the death toll expected to rise as casualties are still being transferred to hospitals. The incident, which the Gaza health ministry attributes to the Israeli occupation forces, has overwhelmed medical teams due to weak capabilities. Eyewitnesses reported the area being struck by what sounded like tank or artillery fire, and the Israel Defense Forces have been reached out to for comment.
At least 28 people were killed, including a child, when a bakery in the Russian-occupied city of Lysychansk was hit by Ukrainian shelling. Both Moscow and Kyiv have intensified longer-range attacks along the front line, with Ukrainian forces facing continuous assaults and fierce fighting in several eastern cities. Russian forces have also shelled Ukraine's northern Sumy region, while Ukrainian troops repelled sabotage attempts, indicating potential probing of vulnerabilities on a new front.
Russia claims that at least 28 people, including a child, were killed when Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk using a US-supplied rocket system. The building, which housed a popular restaurant known for its fresh bread, was destroyed, and the Russian Foreign Ministry is calling for international condemnation. The city, located in the occupied eastern region of Luhansk, has been the site of ongoing deadly battles as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues.
Ukrainian forces shelled a busy shopping area in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 others. The area was hit by 155mm and 152mm calibre shells fired from the direction of Kurakhove and Krasnohorivka. Russia denounced the strike, while Ukraine has not commented on the event. Elsewhere, a fire broke out at a Russian port after two explosions, with reports suggesting Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukraine's military downplayed Russia's capture of a village in Kharkiv region, stating that the frontlines were shifting daily and Ukrainian troops had been moved to prepared reserve positions to prevent further Russian advancement.
At least 25 people were killed and 20 injured in Ukrainian shelling near a market in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk, prompting outrage from Russia and an investigation by the Russian Investigative Committee. The attack comes amid ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, with Ukraine also carrying out drone strikes on a Russian oil terminal near Saint Petersburg, complicating the enemy's logistics. The situation has escalated tensions between the two countries, with the UN Security Council set to discuss the Donetsk attack, and Ukraine's President warning of consequences for Russia's actions.
On day 698 of the Russia-Ukraine war, shelling in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Donetsk resulted in 27 deaths and 25 injuries, with both sides blaming each other. Russian forces claimed control of a village in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, while a fire broke out at a Russian port following alleged Ukrainian drone attacks. In diplomatic news, North Korea expressed readiness to welcome Russian President Putin, and Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with a Russian opponent at the Australian Open, emphasizing the ongoing conflict.
Shelling in eastern Ukraine's Russian-controlled region of Donetsk killed at least 27 people and injured 25, with authorities blaming Ukraine's military for the attack. Russia's Foreign Ministry labeled it a "brutal terrorist attack" and accused the West of supplying the weapons used. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in a grinding stalemate, with recent long-range missile attacks further escalating tensions.
At least 25 people were killed and 20 others injured in a shelling at a market on the outskirts of Russian-controlled Donetsk, with authorities blaming Ukraine for the attack. Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the incident, accusing Ukraine of lacking political will for peace, while Ukraine has not yet responded. Separately, Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed control of a village in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, which Ukrainian authorities downplayed as insignificant. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with both sides fighting from static positions, and recent Russian attacks have aimed to overwhelm Ukraine's air defence systems.
At least 25 people were killed and 20 others injured in a shelling at a market on the outskirts of Donetsk in Russian-occupied Ukraine, with Russian-installed authorities claiming the shells were fired by the Ukrainian military. Meanwhile, a fire broke out at a chemical transport terminal at Russia’s Ust-Luga port following two explosions, with reports suggesting it was attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing a gas tank to explode. The port is run by Russia’s second-largest natural gas producer, Novatek, and operations have been paused.
At least 25 people were killed and 20 others injured in shelling at a market in Russian-occupied Ukraine, with the Russian-installed authorities blaming the Ukrainian military for the attack. Meanwhile, a fire broke out at a chemical transport terminal at Russia’s Ust-Luga port following two explosions, with local media reporting that the port had been attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing a gas tank to explode. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported downing Ukrainian drones in various regions, while the company running the port stated that the fire was the result of an "external influence."
Thirteen people were killed and 10 more injured after Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. The incident was reported by Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the Donetsk region, and Alexei Kulemzin, the city's Russian-installed mayor. The shelling targeted a busy area with shops and a market, and emergency services were working at the scene to assist the victims. This event adds to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia over control of Donetsk and other regions in eastern Ukraine.
Russian authorities are evacuating some residents from the city of Belgorod to safer locations after the city, located near the Ukrainian border, faced intense shelling. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced the evacuation following social media appeals from frightened residents. The evacuees will be moved to Stary Oskol and Gubkin and housed in comfortable conditions for an unspecified duration. This move comes after recent attacks on Belgorod, including one that killed 25 people, bringing the reality of the conflict closer to Russian civilians.
The Russian city of Belgorod, near the Ukraine border, experienced another shelling incident, injuring two people. This follows a recent deadly attack and has led to the extension of winter breaks for schools in the region due to safety concerns. The Kremlin is facing challenges in maintaining normalcy as the conflict with Ukraine increasingly impacts Russian territory. Ukrainian forces also claimed to target a Russian command post in Crimea, which Russia says resulted in one injury and the interception of 36 drones.