Russian strikes kill 25 in Ukraine amid escalating regional conflicts

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The deadly Ukrainian barrage is the most consequential immediate development in current global coverage because it represents a major escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war and caused substantial civilian casualties. The attacks were described by Zelensky as among Russia’s most severe strikes, while separate Houthi attacks targeted airports in Riyadh and Abha, Saudi Arabia, amid heightened fighting in Yemen. The broader regional escalation is also affecting energy markets: tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have increased and pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns about global supply disruptions.

Sources: The Independent, Reuters, SBS, Euronews