La war in Ukraine enters a new phase of tension, with attacks without stopping drones, missiles and offensives on the ground. The epicenter of the fighting remains pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, where Ukrainian and Russian forces are fighting over every road and village. According to Ukrainian sources, the city is under constant pressure: the military has destroyed the Selydove-Pokrovsk road to hinder the Russian advance, while Moscow claims to have captured villages in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia, among which Yablokovo.
Russian raids on Odessa and energy infrastructure
Overnight, Russian troops targeted the southern region of Odessa, hitting structuresenergy and damaging a solar power plant. According to Ukrinform, the news was spread on Telegram by I'm Kiper, head of the regional military administration:
The enemy continues to deliberately target civilian infrastructure. Despite the active work of air defense forces, combat drones have once again damaged power plants. Fortunately, there were no casualties. The fires were quickly extinguished by the State Emergency Service.
Ukrainian authorities confirmed that approximately 176 Russian drones They attacked the country during the night, including about 100 Shaheds, while 139 were shot down by Ukrainian defenses. At least 37 warheads hit 14 locations, according to the Kiev Air Force cited by Ukrainska Pravda.
Alarms in Kiev and attacks on railways
Even the capital Kiev was hit by air raid warningsSirens sounded throughout the city, urging residents to seek shelter. Despite the effective operation of Ukrainian defenses, tensions remain high, with residents living under constant threat of missiles and drones.
On the front Oriental, the Russian offensive It spares neither civilians nor strategic infrastructure. Raids on trains, essential for connecting different areas of the country and transporting military aid, have tripled since July, with damage estimated at 900 million euros. Ukrainian Railways They carry 63% of national goods and 37% of national passengers, thus becoming primary objectives.
Ukrainian counteroffensive in Russian territory
Ukraine responds with targeted actions: Ukrainian drones hit refineries in Ryazan e Saratov, causing fires and production disruptions. Kiev's military intelligence also claimed responsibility for an attack on the Trans-Siberian railway, disrupting essential freight traffic to Moscow.
At the same time, production of “Octopus” interceptor drones has begun, capable of operating at night and in conditions of communications jamming, to effectively counter the Russian-Iranian Shahed drones.
International diplomacy and support for Kiev
The President Volodymyr Zelensky updated the population on diplomatic progress:
- Sunday: visit in Greece and agreement on natural gas imports;
- Monday: Historic agreement with the France in Paris to strengthen combat aviation and air defense;
- Tuesday: interviews in Spain on strengthening air defense and initiatives with international partners.
The European Union and Italy have confirmed new military aid packages. Kaja kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Policy, declared: "Europe must speak a language Russia understands: that of force." Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized his support for Kiev to ensure the country's defense and security.
Internal scandals and reforms in Ukraine
In parallel with the war, the capital faces an internal scandal in the energy sector, with the former deputy prime minister Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov accused di enrichment illicit bound to EnergoatomSeven people have been charged and two ministers have resigned. To address these challenges, Zelensky has announced sweeping reforms, launching comprehensive financial audits and overhauling the management of state-owned companies, aiming to ensure transparency and strengthen national governance. This morning, the president met with the prime minister. Yulia Svyrydenko to define further measures di reorganization of the energy sector and related institutions, instructing the government to submit to the Verkhovna Rada an urgent bill on renewal of the National Commission for Regulatory Affairs on Energy and Utilities. The State Inspectorates for Nuclear and Energy Supervision will also be restructured, and the competition for the new director of the Agency for Asset Recovery and Management will be completed promptly. All assets and shares belonging to Russian entities or collaborators who have fled to Russia will be managed exclusively in the interests of Ukraine, in support of national defense and the state budget.
