Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian cities Zaporizhzhia, Konotop, and Kherson cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, marking intensified hostilities.
The UN faces bankruptcy due to delayed payments from the US and China, forcing drastic budget cuts and threatening global peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.
Belgorod has resumed mobile internet and street lighting after months of disruptions due to regional security threats and infrastructure challenges.
UN peacekeeping forces have dropped to a 25-year low due to funding gaps and geopolitical tensions, with a 49% reduction since 2016, SIPRI reports.
Seven people, including two children, were injured in overnight drone strikes on Dnipro, causing fires in residential apartments and damaging commercial properties.