Ukraine: Massive Russian strikes hit western region

Turkey will host the Cop31 climate conference in Antalya in November 2026 after Australia abandoned its bid to hold the event in Adelaide. This decision follows a three-year campaign by the Australian government. Independent sources confirmed the location to The Guardian.

A Russian missile strike on the city of Ternopil, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including children, as reported by Ukraine's air force. The attack destroyed two apartment blocks, marking one of the deadliest assaults in the ongoing conflict.

Turkey will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (Cop31) after Australia withdrew its bid to hold the event. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Mount Semeru has erupted, leading to evacuations due to the volcanic activity. The eruption has raised concerns about safety and environmental impacts in the region.

Reports indicate that a new 28-point peace plan drafted by the US for Ukraine closely aligns with Russian demands, suggesting that Kyiv may need to cede territory and limit its military capabilities. This development raises concerns about the implications for Ukraine's sovereignty and the ongoing conflict with Russia.

At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across western Ukraine. The strikes particularly affected the city of Ternopil, where residential buildings were targeted, resulting in significant casualties. This escalation in violence has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict in the region.

US and Russian officials have drafted a plan to end the Ukraine war, requiring Kyiv to surrender territory and limit its military size. The proposal, developed by Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev, is seen as a capitulation by Ukraine. This comes amid escalating violence, with recent Russian strikes in Ternopil resulting in at least 25 fatalities.

A Russian missile strike on an apartment block in Ternopil, Ukraine, resulted in at least 25 fatalities and numerous injuries. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the attack on residential buildings and called for increased international pressure on Russia to end the ongoing conflict. Energy infrastructure was also reportedly targeted across seven regions of Ukraine.

The death toll from a Russian missile and drone attack on Ternopil, Ukraine, has risen to 25, with over 70 people injured. Ukrainian officials have announced plans to raise the issue at the United Nations Security Council. The attack coincided with President Volodymyr Zelensky's diplomatic visit to Turkey, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.