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Ukraine war briefing: Russia preparing ‘massive new strike’, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president calls on country to ‘protect your lives’; Nato fury as drone hits Romanian apartment block. What we know on day 1,557
TL;DR
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warns of an impending "massive new strike" from Russia and urges citizens to be vigilant.
- Kyiv has been hit by significant Russian bombardment, one of the largest since the invasion began.
- Russia has warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, threatening escalation after a Ukrainian strike in Luhansk.
- A Ukrainian drone attack resulted in two deaths in Russia's Belgorod region.
- A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people and leading to strong condemnation from Romania and NATO.
- NATO stated it is "ready to defend every inch" of its territory following the incident in Romania.
- President Putin warned of Russia's capability to destroy any aggressors targeting Kaliningrad.
- Russia and Israel have been added to a UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict.
- Zelenskyy reiterated calls for Patriot missile systems from allies.