Recently, Russia has ramped up strikes on Ukrainian territory, targeting residential buildings, monasteries, and railway infrastructure. Despite these attacks, trains—even when damaged—continue to operate, symbolizing Ukraine's resilience in the face of ongoing aggression.
Recent attacks have hit Kyiv region, Odesa (including a men's monastery), Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions, causing numerous civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Russia purposefully targets logistics, civilian transport, and utilities, but Ukrainian military personnel are evacuating civilians and maintaining critical infrastructure operations.
As Russia attacks civilians, Ukraine is shifting its approach to warfare. U.S. officer Ryan O'Leary suggests targeting Russian logistics chains, destroying fuel and weapon depots deep behind enemy lines for greater efficiency. This concept, previously proposed by General Zaluzhnyi, involves innovations such as creating a 'drone army.'
There is ongoing discussion of a peace deal. According to Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Sybiha, a 20-point agreement may be signed indirectly via the U.S. rather than directly with Russia. Europeans would act as consultants, not as parties to the deal. President Zelensky may meet Putin to discuss two key topics: Zaporizhia nuclear plant and Donbas territories. No dates or concrete details have been announced.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico predicts the war could end by November 2027, but this is met with skepticism. France has also promised to provide Ukraine with air defense systems, Mirage fighter jets, and additional missiles.
Ukrainian strikes on military targets in Crimea forced the closure of the Crimean Bridge for seven hours. The aim is to degrade enemy infrastructure and reduce attacks on Ukrainian cities. Both Ukrainian society and the military are actively discussing a new war tactic, remaining united and determined despite Russian aggression.