Here are the key events on day 1,239 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Fighting
- A Russian air raid in Dobropillia killed two and injured 22; Ukrainian drones struck Belgorod and Smolensk, causing injuries.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy aims for 50% domestic weapon production within six months; Bahrain will not transfer Patriot systems to Ukraine.
Diplomacy, politics and aid
- German Chancellor Merz and UK PM Starmer to meet for a friendship treaty; EU proposes a €100 billion fund for Ukraine’s recovery.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: On day 1,239 of the war in Ukraine, there were bombings that hurt people and damaged buildings, Ukraine is trying to make more of its own weapons, and leaders from Germany and Britain are meeting to talk about helping Ukraine more.
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