As talks stall, war escalates: Dozens dead in Russian and Ukrainian attacks

Escalating conflict saw at least 17 people killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, with the village of Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region suffering a direct hit. A Russian projectile struck a busy intersection during morning hours, killing 10 people in Pechenihy alone. Additional casualties were reported in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kherson regions.

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The first strike was at 8:30 a.m. The second occurred less than a minute later. These were two Banderola missiles. There are always many people here; you could say it's the center of the village. People were going to work, to shops.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed a response to the Russian assault, emphasizing the importance of international partners supporting Ukraine's kinetic responses and pressure on Russia. In retaliation, Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack targeting Moscow and the surrounding region. Ukrainian media reported damage to a major Wildberries retail warehouse and power outages affecting approximately 10,000 residents in the Moscow suburbs.

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We will definitely respond to this Russian attack. And it is equally important that our partners accompany our kinetic responses with their own actions to put pressure on Russia and support Ukraine.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that over 600 drones, mostly of Ukrainian manufacture, attacked the capital. Following reports of British-made drones being used in recent attacks, the Kremlin issued threats of consequences for countries aiding Ukraine. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak immediately responded, reaffirming the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against what he called Vladimir Putin's illegal war.

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The capital of Russia was attacked with more than 600 drones. Most of the drones are of Ukrainian production.

With peace negotiations stalled, both Russia and Ukraine are reportedly developing new weaponry. Meanwhile, seven NATO member states are conducting military exercises in Romania, testing combat readiness, trench warfare capabilities, and engineering skills.

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Great Britain is doing what it has long said it would do, which is to support Ukraine 100% against this illegal war waged by Vladimir Putin. We provide support so that Ukraine can defend itself, and that is the British position. It has been that way from the beginning of this conflict with all previous prime ministers, and it remains so with me.