A Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes
Russian border region closes schools amid heavy Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks to evacuate civilians.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A Russian border region facing heavy Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks is closing schools and colleges as part of a major evacuation plan. Ukraine, facing shortages in ammunition due to Western supply promises not being met, is responding defensively while attacking oil facilities in Russia. The measures come after a deadly artillery strike in Belgorod city. President Putin vowed support for affected civilians. Meanwhile, long-range strikes by Ukraine are seen as a strategy to challenge Russia. The EU plans to use profits from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, as the US Congress delays further military aid. The Czech Republic plans to supply Ukraine with large amounts of artillery shells. Recent attacks in Ukraine have resulted in casualties, including deaths from Russian airstrikes.