Ukraine war updates: Putin says NATO won't be attacked but F-16s will; Kyiv claims Russia knew terror attack was coming
Pictures show aftermath of Russian airstrike in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 2 min read
Pictures show the aftermath of a Russian airstrike in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, with destroyed houses and injuries reported. The White House dismissed Russia’s claim that Ukraine was involved in an attack, attributing it to the Islamic State. Russia’s Investigative Committee alleged suspects in the attack were funded by Ukraine, a claim Ukraine denied. Kyiv requested air defense supplies from NATO partners following missile attacks by Russia on its critical infrastructure. In Poland, negotiations are ongoing to address the influx of Ukrainian agricultural imports. The Kremlin defended Putin’s decision not to visit the attack site in Moscow. Ukrainian capital Kyiv plans to enhance security measures following Russian missile attacks. Russia’s spy chief visited North Korea to deepen bilateral cooperation. Moscow warned of attempts to recruit Kyrgyz citizens for terrorist acts in Russia. Ukrainian forces shot down 26 Russian drones, and Ukraine claimed Russia was aware of a terrorist attack before it occurred. Putin dismissed the idea of Russia attacking NATO but warned of targeting F-16 jets provided to Ukraine. The death toll in the Moscow terror attack rose to 143, with investigations ongoing. Russia may have used new guided bombs in strikes on Kharkiv. In separate news, a member of Pussy Riot was sentenced to six years for anti-war posts. Russia questioned the involvement of Islamic State in the Moscow attack, suggesting Western countries and Ukraine were behind it. At least one person died, and many were injured in Russian strikes in Kharkiv, and Russia investigates claims of terrorism against Western countries. The FSB chief alleged the US, UK, and Ukraine were behind the Moscow attack, a claim all three countries denied.