Russian airstrikes on a Ukrainian military institute and nearby hospital yesterday killed at least 50 people and wounded 270 others. The strike on the central Ukrainian city of Poltava is considered the war's deadliest single attack this year.
Meanwhile, five of Ukraine's ministers resigned as part of another government shake-up, leaving more than a third of the country's cabinet vacant after other resignations and dismissals earlier in the year. Fighting in the 2.5-year war has intensified since last month. Ukraine has continued its cross-border offensive into Russia, having seized at least 500 miles of territory, while Russia has advanced into eastern Ukraine. See updates here.
Separately, Mongolia welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin for a state visit, ignoring an arrest warrant for Putin issued by the International Criminal Court last year. Mongolia is among 124 nations that are members of the court and is required by international law to comply with the warrant. Mongolia, which relies on Russia for fuel, could face consequences for failing to do so.
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