On the 1,000th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine reaffirmed its defiance, vowing never to capitulate. Meanwhile, the Kremlin intensified its rhetoric, hinting at broader use of nuclear weapons as the war grinds on.
The grim milestone was marked by a deadly overnight attack in the Sumy region, where a Russian drone strike on a dormitory left at least nine dead, including a child. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared images of rescue workers retrieving bodies from the rubble, calling on Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow to end the conflict. Russia loses 1,610 troops, 17 tanks, and 153 vehicles in a day: Kyiv
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“The military operation against Kyiv continues and will be completed,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declared, as Russian President Vladimir Putin expanded the criteria for potential nuclear weapon use. This alarming shift allows Moscow to consider nuclear retaliation against any non-nuclear state supported by nuclear powers, a clear message to Ukraine and its Western backers.
Escalation on the Frontlines
The situation remains dire on multiple fronts. In southern Ukraine, a missile attack on Odesa killed 10 and injured 55, while in the eastern region of Kupiansk, Ukrainian forces face intensified pressure from an amassed Russian contingent. Kyiv’s forces have reported increasing chemical weapon use by Russia, further spotlighting Moscow’s repeated violations of international law.
These developments come as Ukraine’s allies, including the U.S. and EU, debate providing long-range missiles capable of striking targets deep within Russia, despite Kremlin warnings of escalation. Ukrainian officials continue to stress the need for “peace through strength” amid growing calls for negotiations.
With the war entering a critical phase, the stakes for both Ukraine and its global supporters remain perilously high.
