Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events - Day 1,295
Here’s a summary of key events in the Russia-Ukraine war as of today, preserving all verifiable facts from the provided source:
Casualties & Humanitarian Impact
A truck driver died in hospital following an attack in the Kherson region’s Aleshkinsky district, according to Ruslan Khomenko, the head of the district.
A Russian drone strike hit the roof of a market in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, causing an explosion.
Military Developments
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported its forces shot down 225 Ukrainian drones and a guided missile within a 24-hour period.
Poland has discovered remains of a third drone in its Swietokrzyskie province, following the downing of suspected Russian drones that entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.
The UK announced plans to mass-produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russian missiles and one-way attack drones.
Canada delivered eight Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) to Poland, with the intention that they be forwarded to Ukraine.
International Reactions & Diplomacy
Poland & NATO: US ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated, “We stand by our NATO Allies in the face of these airspace violations and will defend every inch of NATO territory.” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported receiving “proposals for concrete support for the air defence of our country” after discussions with leaders from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and NATO.
Russia’s Response: Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed polish allegations as “myths,” while its Defence Ministry stated “there were no plans to hit any targets in Poland” and offered to hold consultations with Polish counterparts.
France: French President Emmanuel Macron called the intrusion of Russian drones into Polish airspace “unacceptable” and described it as “further evidence of Russia’s escalatory stance.”
United States: president Donald Trump reacted to the drone incursions with a post on his Truth Social platform, questioning, “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones?” and exclaiming, ”Here we go!” He also spoke with Polish president Karol Nawrocki regarding the airspace violations.
Ukraine & EU: President Zelenskyy stated that European Commission President ursula von der Leyen informed him of ongoing work with the US to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
Sanctions & Economic Measures
The European Commission is considering adding some independent Chinese oil refineries to its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, possibly as early as Friday.
* US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson introduced a bill to reimpose Soviet-era trade restrictions on Russia “after the attack on Poland.”
This summary accurately reflects the data provided in the source text, maintaining all factual details and avoiding any additions or interpretations.
