Ukrainian drone strikes have destroyed 38 percent of Russia's oil refining capacity and suppressed processing rates until at least mid-2026, inflicting more economic damage than all Western sanctions combined.
The report highlights the Russian attack across Ukrainian cities on 8 July, which in one day killed 43 civilians and injured 147, with one of the targets being a children's hospital Okhmatdyt.
"So they have these weapons there, and they do not remove them because they know that Ukraine cannot target them with Western weaponry even if they fire against us," Zelenskyy said.
Japan has imposed additional sanctions on Russia, prohibiting the export of 164 types of goods that could contribute to strengthening Russia's industrial infrastructure. The updated sanctions list targets items for industry, oil & gas sectors
Despite repeated "double-tap" strikes and the prospect of up to 420K additional Russian troops being mobilized, Kharkiv's mayor vows the city has no intention of surrendering. However, fears are growing that Russia may resort to destroying Kharkiv if its forces cannot capture it.
According to ISW, reasons of Russian intensified assaults may include: muddy spring conditions may make maneuver harder later; taking advantage before Western aid arrives
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russia may be unable to deploy conventional air defense systems to all critical facilities within western Russia,
Poland's foreign minister called on Europe to expand sanctions and reduce Russia's weapons capabilities in response to the recent deadly missile strikes.