‘Dire situation’: Russia gains ground in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region

The death toll from a recent Russian attack in Ternopil, Ukraine, has risen to 25, with over 70 individuals injured. Ukraine plans to address this incident at the UN Security Council. The attack is part of a broader escalation of violence in the region, prompting heightened security alerts across the country.

A recent strike in Ternopil, western Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 25 individuals, including children. The attack targeted two residential blocks, with one building nearly destroyed. This incident marks one of the deadliest assaults in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The recent Israeli attack on Gaza has resulted in a death toll of 280 since the ceasefire, marking nearly 400 violations of the US-brokered agreement between Israel and Hamas. This escalation raises concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and the ongoing violence in the region.

Indonesia's Semeru volcano has erupted, sending ash clouds reaching heights of 5.6 kilometers (3.48 miles) into the atmosphere. Authorities have raised the alert level to the highest due to the eruption's intensity.

Al Jazeera’s Kimberley Halkett asked US President Donald Trump about the potential sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. This inquiry comes amid ongoing discussions about military cooperation between the two nations, particularly as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares for a visit to the White House.

Ukraine's national anti-corruption bureau, known as Nabu, has uncovered a high-level criminal scheme involving Energoatom, the state nuclear energy company. This scheme allegedly includes kickbacks and is situated at the core of the government, impacting the operation of three nuclear power plants that provide over half of Ukraine's electricity.

Kyiv has confirmed the use of the Atacms missile system, which relies on American intelligence for targeting, marking the first deployment since the U.S. lifted restrictions on its use. This development signifies a notable escalation in Ukraine's military capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Poland has announced the closure of its last Russian consulate, citing an 'unprecedented act of sabotage' as the reason. This decision follows accusations from Moscow, which claims Poland is engaging in Russophobia and has vowed to retaliate by reducing its diplomatic and consular presence in Russia.