Russian strikes killed three and wounded dozens in Ukraine, prompting President Putin to warn Europe that sending troops would mean direct conflict, while denying any threat to the continent.
Russian strikes resulted in three civilian deaths and dozens wounded across Ukraine, including in Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and Odesa, where a residential highrise was destroyed. Amidst this intensifying air campaign targeting infrastructure, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning that any European deployment of troops to Ukraine would be considered a direct war with Russia. Despite this, Putin denied Russia posed any threat to European countries. Separately, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk cautioned about potential intensified Russian provocations at Ukraine's European border crossings, citing recent incidents near Moldova and Poland.
