Civilians, Infrastructure Hit in Russia-Ukraine Escalation

Recent escalations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have resulted in significant civilian and military casualties on both sides, including Ukrainian shelling in Russia's Kursk region that killed two civilians and Russian missile and drone attacks causing over a dozen deaths in Kyiv and injuries in Kherson. Both forces have targeted key infrastructure, with Russia claiming strikes on a Ukrainian military headquarters in Druzhkovka and Ukraine launching precision airstrikes on Russian command and supply posts in Zaporizhzhia using Western-supplied munitions. Ukrainian drone attacks have reportedly damaged Russian industrial facilities, while Russian strikes have destroyed a humanitarian warehouse in Zaporizhzhya, impacting civilian aid delivery. The Ukrainian Air Force has continued to employ Soviet-era MiG-29 jets adapted for Western precision weaponry in these operations. Cross-border attacks, escalating drone warfare, and increased civilian suffering characterize the current phase of the conflict. International partners continue to supply advanced munitions, influencing the balance of military capabilities.