07:37 Russia reports four dead after Ukrainian attacks
Ukrainian attacks on the Russian border region Belgorod: At least four people were reportedly killed and 20 others injured, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov's post on Telegram. The past 24 hours were described as "restless" and "difficult." Of the injured, 17 required hospitalization, two of whom were severely injured. Reports of Ukrainian attacks were also made from other western Russian regions, including Kursk and Volgograd.
07:22 More than 2000 children seek refuge from Russian attacks in Kiev's metroDuring massive rocket attacks on Kiev on Monday, the city administration reported that 32,000 people sought shelter in the underground metro tunnels. Among them were reportedly almost 2200 children. Kiev is regularly attacked by Russia. In the past few months, more rockets have penetrated, as western air defense systems have only limited ammunition and are increasingly being bypassed.
06:50 "Scoundrels": At least two deaths reported after attack on children's hospital in KievThe strikes on a children's hospital in Kiev during a Russian rocket attack reportedly resulted in 16 injuries, including seven children. Two of the injured died, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Health Minister Viktor Lyashko reported that departments for dialysis, cancer treatment, operating rooms, and the intensive care unit were damaged. Hundreds of residents helped rescue workers clear debris and search for victims. "Little cancer and dialysis patients are sitting on the sidewalk with their mothers," reported German Ambassador Martin Jaeger on X from a visit to the hospital.
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed rocket attacks, allegedly targeting Ukrainian weapons factories and military airfields. However, videos from Kiev showed that the damages were caused by a Ukrainian surface-to-air missile, according to unsubstantiated reports. The Moscow Military dismissed the Ukrainian reaction to the attack as "hysteria of the Kiev regime." Ukrainian reports indicated that another hospital on the other side of the Dnipro was also damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the Russian claims that the attacks were due to a Ukrainian missile defense system error. "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kremlin brought to light, claiming that it was allegedly the Ukrainian missile defense and not a deliberate rocket strike that killed and injured many people," Zelenskyy said at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Zelenskyy thanked those who posted videos online, "on which it is clearly visible that it is not just a part of a single rocket, but a direct rocket strike that killed and injured many people."
06:19 Berlin provides Ukraine with additional ammunition and air defense system
The German government has made additional military supplies available to Ukraine for its defense against the Russian aggression war. According to the updated list of delivered military goods, the announced third Patriot air defense system has arrived. In addition, there are extra ammunition for the 50 Leopard 1 tanks provided together with Denmark, 11,000 additional rounds of ammunition for the 52 Gepard air defense tanks, and two TRML-4D air surveillance radars.
05:43 Attack on Russia: Power plant in Rostov on Don is on fire
In the southern Russian region of Rostov, according to Russian reports, a fire broke out in an power plant due to a Ukrainian drone attack. Governor Vasili Golubev reported on Telegram that "two transformers have caught fire." The Russian air defense shot down "numerous" Ukrainian drones. Golubev did not mention the exact number of drones used or intercepted. The border region with Ukraine has been a target of attacks in the past.
04:31 FDP Politician Faber defends the Defense Ministry
FDP politician and new chairman of the Defense Committee, Marcus Faber, defends the modest increase in the Defense Ministry's budget in 2025 against criticism. "One should not forget that the Defense Ministry's budget, unlike most other ministries, has actually increased," Faber told the "Augsburger Allgemeine." Considering the special fund of 100 billion euros and additional investments in the troops, the total comes to 140 billion euros. "That's a lot, even if one can always wish for more."
03:25 UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns attack on hospital in Kiev
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk condemned the attacks on a children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital Kiev as "disgusting." They had severely damaged the "Intensive Care, surgical, and oncology departments" of the Ochmatdyt Children's Hospital, he explained. The dialysis department of the clinic was "destroyed." "Among the victims were the sickest children in Ukraine."
02:05 Biden announces support for Kiev at NATO summit
US President Joe Biden announced new measures to strengthen Ukraine's air defense following attacks with Russian rockets that killed 36 people. The USA and its allies would make this new support known at a NATO summit in Washington this week, Biden stated. He described the rocket attacks on Ukraine as a "horrifying reminder of Russia's brutality" in the war that began in February 2022.
01:05 Kiesewetter: Bundeswehr Disappointment for Soldiers
In the debate over defense budgets, CDU defense expert Roderich Kiesewetter calls for "prosperity" to be redefined. "It's disappointing and a letdown for the soldiers that the Bundesregierung can't prioritize the Bundeswehr in budget planning," Kiesewetter told Funke Media Group newspapers. This shows that "the Zeitwende in the Chancellor's mindset" has not yet arrived, and Olaf Scholz refuses to let the population down in the face of the threat situation. "It's also necessary to redefine 'prosperity' - away from an individual interpretation, towards social resilience and readiness," Kiesewetter added. Previously, the defense budget accounted for five or six percent of the economic power. "It's possible to prioritize if the political will is there," Kiesewetter said. A sustained defense budget should aim for three percent of the Gross Domestic Product.
00:01 Greens and FDP announce increase in Pistorius-Estate budget
Regarding the budget negotiations in the Bundestag, Green budget politician Sebastian Schäfer, who is also the deputy chief of the Bundestag committee for the Bundeswehr Special Fund, announced adjustments to defense spending. "The coalition agreement of the traffic light government provides a good basis for the budget negotiations in parliament," Schäfer told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND). "There will be numerous and significant changes. In security and defense policy, there are great needs that we will address in the parliamentary procedure," the Green added. Defense policy spokesperson for the FDP, Alexander Müller, is also open to further adjustments in favor of the defense budget.
22:16 Debris falls on clinic - seven dead
A debris piece from a rocket hit a hospital in Kiev and killed five doctors and two patients. According to "Ukrainska Pravda," it was the ADONIS Clinic in the Dniprowskyi district that was affected. A Russian rocket attack also shattered windows in a private maternity clinic in the same building.
22:10 Insider: Scholz plans clear statement at NATO summit
The NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday will reportedly send a clear message of support for Ukraine, according to German government sources. Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz will make it clear among the 32 NATO state and government leaders that Germany is a reliable partner in the transatlantic alliance and will remain so, the government representative said.
21:56 Schmyhal: Looking for alternative location for hospital
The Ukrainian government is looking for an alternative location for the attacked children's hospital. Premier Minister Denys Schmyhal made the announcement. The attack will be a topic at the next cabinet meeting. "We hope our international partners will draw their own conclusions," Schmyhal was quoted as saying by "Kyiv Independent." "We need effective responses to Russian terror."
- The conflict in Ukraine has led to increased tensions with Russia, with reports of Ukrainian attacks on Russian border regions such as Belgorod and Volgograd, and allegations of cyberwarfare from both sides.
- Volodymyr Selensky, the President of Ukraine, has rejected Russian claims that the attacks on Kiev were due to a Ukrainian missile defense system error, and has called for stronger international support in response to the conflict.
- NATO has offered military aid and support to Ukraine, with countries such as Germany providing additional ammunition and air defense systems to help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression.
- The conflict in Ukraine has also had political implications, with leaders such as US President Joe Biden condemning Russian attacks on Ukraine and calling for stronger international response.
- The attack on a children's hospital in Kiev during a Russian rocket attack has brought attention to the human toll of the conflict, with children and medical personnel among the victims.
