Escalation in Ukraine: Russian Forces Conduct Aggressive Strikes

Russia's Defense Ministry reported significant overnight strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial and energy infrastructure, alongside capturing Kuzminovka in Donetsk. Kyiv reported infrastructure damage and casualties. The aggressive actions highlight ongoing tensions in the region.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 05-10-2025 14:54 IST | Created: 05-10-2025 14:54 IST
Escalation in Ukraine: Russian Forces Conduct Aggressive Strikes
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The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that their forces conducted substantial overnight strikes targeting Ukrainian military-industrial facilities and gas and energy infrastructure. These actions indicate a marked escalation in hostilities.

Additionally, Russian forces claimed the capture of Kuzminovka, a strategic settlement in Ukraine's Donetsk region. The offensive signifies Russia's continued territorial ambitions.

In response, Kyiv reported that the strikes resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and inflicted widespread infrastructure damage across multiple regions. This development further exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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