Czech election winner Babis aims to conclude coalition talks
Czech election winner ANO hopes to conclude negotiations with two small parties on forming a new government by the beginning of November, party leader...
A drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Kropyvnytskyi on March 19 caused significant damage to infrastructure, while Ukrainian and Russian forces clashed in various regions.
On March 19, Ukrainian officials stated that a mass drone attack struck the central Ukrainian city of Kropyvnytskyi, causing widespread fires and damaging rail infrastructure. The regional governor reported some injuries from the attack, though details on the extent of the damage remain unclear.
This latest assault on Ukraine occurred as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was speaking with reporters following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion focused on the possibility of a partial ceasefire with Russia, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Trump and agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. However, the recent drone strike raised questions about the sincerity of Russia's commitment to de-escalation.
Simultaneously, military operations continued on multiple fronts. Russia announced that its forces had attacked Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region of western Russia, while Ukraine reported successfully repelling these attacks. Both sides remained active in their respective offensives, and the situation on the ground continues to evolve rapidly.
In the air, Ukraine's military reported shooting down 72 Russian drones and thwarting 56 others that lost their targets. The increased drone activity highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict, with both nations using unmanned aerial vehicles to target strategic infrastructure.
Despite Putin's declaration to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities following his conversation with Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of launching nearly 150 drones aimed at key Ukrainian energy, transport, and medical facilities in the wake of the phone call. Zelenskyy stressed that Russia's actions on the ground contradicted Putin's statements, and called for continued international pressure on Russia, alongside sustained defense support for Ukraine.
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