Russia's war on Ukraine enters its 1,419th day, with fighting continuing across the country.
In eastern Ukraine, Russian forces launched attacks on Kharkiv, killing at least two people and injuring three others. The city has been a major battleground since Russia's invasion began over a year ago. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, a separate missile attack was launched by Russia, but residents were able to repel it thanks to air defense units deployed by the government.
The conflict has also taken its toll on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with Russian attacks causing blackouts affecting at least 33,500 families. Emergency crews are struggling to restore heat and power to Kyiv residents, who have been without electricity for over three days.
Humanitarian reports are becoming increasingly grim, with civilians bearing the brunt of the conflict. Last year was the deadliest on record, with conflict-related violence killing 2,514 people and injuring 12,142 others in 2025. The United Nations has warned that the expanded use of long-range weapons is to blame for the surge in casualties.
Russia's military is also struggling with losses, including the capture of a Ukrainian aircraft repair plant in Lviv last week. The Ukrainian government has described it as "disabled".
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the US condemned Russia's use of nuclear-capable missiles, calling it an "inexplicable escalation". Meanwhile, Germany and the US have reaffirmed their commitment to NATO and promised to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Diplomatic efforts are also underway, with Sweden calling for greater pressure on Moscow. The European Union is being urged to ban companies from providing support to Russia's oil and gas shipping fleet, introduce sanctions, and stop exporting luxury goods to the country.
Finally, a US-linked investor group has secured the rights to develop Ukraine's Dobra lithium deposit, a major prize in the search for new sources of clean energy. The deal is seen as a test case for drawing Western capital into a front-line economy.
In eastern Ukraine, Russian forces launched attacks on Kharkiv, killing at least two people and injuring three others. The city has been a major battleground since Russia's invasion began over a year ago. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, a separate missile attack was launched by Russia, but residents were able to repel it thanks to air defense units deployed by the government.
The conflict has also taken its toll on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with Russian attacks causing blackouts affecting at least 33,500 families. Emergency crews are struggling to restore heat and power to Kyiv residents, who have been without electricity for over three days.
Humanitarian reports are becoming increasingly grim, with civilians bearing the brunt of the conflict. Last year was the deadliest on record, with conflict-related violence killing 2,514 people and injuring 12,142 others in 2025. The United Nations has warned that the expanded use of long-range weapons is to blame for the surge in casualties.
Russia's military is also struggling with losses, including the capture of a Ukrainian aircraft repair plant in Lviv last week. The Ukrainian government has described it as "disabled".
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the US condemned Russia's use of nuclear-capable missiles, calling it an "inexplicable escalation". Meanwhile, Germany and the US have reaffirmed their commitment to NATO and promised to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Diplomatic efforts are also underway, with Sweden calling for greater pressure on Moscow. The European Union is being urged to ban companies from providing support to Russia's oil and gas shipping fleet, introduce sanctions, and stop exporting luxury goods to the country.
Finally, a US-linked investor group has secured the rights to develop Ukraine's Dobra lithium deposit, a major prize in the search for new sources of clean energy. The deal is seen as a test case for drawing Western capital into a front-line economy.
this war is just getting soooo long and heartbreaking I feel like we're all stuck watching from afar and doing nothing to stop it 
but at least Ukraine has such brave people fighting back 
like, can you even imagine having to deal with blackouts for 3 whole days?! 
like what if it was me? emergency crews are literally risking their lives to get things running again... and the UN is saying that long-range weapons are part of the problem 
which makes total sense. Russia's military losses are just piling up 
meanwhile, there's this one investor group trying to bring in some Western cash 
for Ukraine's energy needs which is kinda a silver lining I guess? we should all be supporting Ukraine and its people right now 
. These two sides gotta call it quits before innocent lives get any more lost 
. Can't wait to see what diplomatic breakthroughs come out of this mess 
. On the bright side, Ukraine gets access to some serious clean energy 
. The UN should do something ASAP to stop this bloodshed.
. And have you seen the numbers? 33,500 families without power for over three days? That's just heartbreaking 
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, which I guess is something, but we need more than just words of encouragement 
. The EU needs to step up its game too 
️. And can't wait for that US-linked investor group to bring in some fresh cash 
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. Can you believe it's been 1,419 days already? I mean, people are still fighting and dying, and it's like no one knows when it'll stop. The city of Kharkiv is like a battle zone, and civilians are getting hit the most. And what's with all these attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure? It's like Russia wants to keep everyone in the dark...literally 
. I just wish they could talk this out instead of resorting to violence. The numbers are crazy - 2,514 deaths last year alone...that's just devastating. Can't we all just get along? 
I'm increasingly concerned about the long-term effects of this conflict on eastern Ukraine. The prolonged bombardment has taken a devastating toll on the city's infrastructure and residents, with reports of over 33,500 families affected by power outages. It's also worth noting that the humanitarian crisis is spiraling out of control, with civilian casualties reaching unprecedented levels last year.
. And it's not just the fighting itself, but also the human cost - I mean, we're talking about civilians who are being killed or injured left and right 
. They've even lost control of an aircraft repair plant in Lviv... that's just embarrassing 
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. We need more pressure on Moscow, for sure 
i cant even imagine what its like to be a citizen there living under constant threat of war 
the russian attacks are getting more and more intense and its affecting so many innocent ppl 
i hope someone does something about it soon 
its amazing to see a united front against russian aggression 
i don't get why no one is more concerned about all these civilians caught in the middle. it's like they're just collateral damage. but hey at least someone's trying to bring some pressure on moscow - the eu's sanctions might actually make a difference 
I'm so worried about all these people getting hurt in Ukraine... it's just not right that they have to live like this. You know, I was thinking, have you guys tried those new energy bars? Like, they're supposed to be good for long trips and stuff. 
️ Anyway, back to Ukraine... I heard they've got some awesome mountains there too? Like, people go hiking and skiing all the time... doesn't seem like something that would get caught up in a war 
What do you think we can do to help? Shouldn't our countries just sit down and talk it out instead of fighting? 
. And now with all these attacks on energy infrastructure it's like they're trying to make life even harder for the people who are already struggling.
, but the blackouts and power issues are a real struggle for people over there... it's not right 
) that there are some major players in the west who are getting antsy about russia's actions... like germany and the us are talking tough, and sweden is trying to put more pressure on moscow. but at the same time, it feels like they're not doing enough... like, what's taking them so long?
seems kinda selfish, if you ask me...
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the human toll is so heartbreaking