Russian Forces Capture Settlements in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk Amid Ongoing Attacks in Kharkiv

Russian forces have occupied the settlements of Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Verkhniokamianske in Donetsk Oblast, with advances near Ivano-Darivka and Bila Hora, marking increased Russian activity on the Zaporizhzhia front. In parallel, Russian troops launched drone attacks on Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi and Slobidskyi districts, resulting in fires, injuries, and damage to residential and commercial properties. Additionally, a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian Ground Forces training center killed three servicemen and injured 18 others, prompting an official investigation and calls for accountability. The United States, led by President Donald Trump and senators including Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham, has responded by threatening tariffs and sanctions against Russia and countries purchasing Russian oil, notably China and India. These developments underscore the ongoing intensification of the conflict in Ukraine and the international community's efforts to respond to Russian aggression.