Here are the key events from day 1,361 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Fighting
- The Ukrainian military struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery, aiming to hinder missile launches, while also reporting a retreat from Novovasylivske for better defense positions.
- Russian forces claimed control of Yablukove and reported shooting down eight Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine conducted a drone attack in Volgograd.
- A barrage of Russian strikes in Kyiv killed several, including the widow of a Chornobyl disaster victim.
Politics and diplomacy
- Russia and Ukraine agreed on a prisoner exchange of about 1,200 Ukrainians, facilitated by Turkiye and the UAE, while Zelenskyy proposed reforms to state-owned energy companies amid corruption scandals.
- Poland’s President signed a bill for Ukrainian refugee assistance but indicated it would be the last without new solutions, and the US maintained sanctions on Serbia’s NIS unless Russian ownership changes.
Military aid
- Zelenskyy called for increased air defense resources following recent strikes on Kyiv, emphasizing the need for more support from allies.
