Senior Russian security and military officials are pushing for an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, opposing any prospects of negotiations. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: ISW analysts note that Russian security forces deem it crucial to escalate military operations in Ukraine,

Months after losing ground, Ukraine recently launched a counterattack in the Kursk region, combatting Russian forces.

In addition to missiles, Ukraine has used long-range drones of its own build to attack Russian energy assets. A Ukrainian drone hit a terminal for gas condensate transshipment in the port of Ust-Luga,

The military said that Russia has seized the facility to coordinate attacks against Ukrainian forces and civilians, especially in Kurakhove. Russia announced a full capture of Kurakhove earlier this week.

Horbunov reported on Facebook that there were no casualties or injuries. He stated that the attack was further evidence of Russia's deliberate strategy to destroy Ukraine's infrastructure. Read also: Russian forces destroy some Ukrainian defense positions in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk — Khortytsia OSG Horbunov urged residents to avoid unnecessary