Deadly strikes intensify Russia-Ukraine border conflict

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The latest reported violence spans Ukraine and Russia’s border regions, with casualties on both sides and additional injuries from drone attacks in Russia’s Kaluga region. Ukraine also reported strikes on major Russian oil infrastructure, while Russia continued attacks on Ukrainian cities. The developments represent the most consequential immediate security story among current global headlines because they involve direct interstate hostilities, civilian deaths, and potential effects on energy infrastructure and the wider European security environment.

Sources: Reuters, Euronews