Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles; Zelensky creates long-range command

Russian troops carried out a ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The attack involved ballistic missiles, according to reports.

In response to ongoing aggression, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree creating a new military command. The so-called 'Command of Long-Range Influence on Russia' will be part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, aimed at coordinating operations targeting Russian territory.

Meanwhile, Russia announced that it has blocked the Azov-Don canal after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks. The canal is a critical water supply infrastructure, and its closure could have implications for the region.

These developments indicate an escalation in the war, with both sides intensifying attacks and establishing new structures for prolonged operations.