Escalating Violence in Ukraine Raises Concerns of Russian Aggression

Russian forces shelled a cafe in northeastern Ukraine, killing two civilians and injuring another, as fears grow of a second Russian takeover in the region. The UK military intelligence warned that Russia may intensify its offensive efforts in the area. Ukrainian authorities had previously ordered the evacuation of thousands of civilians due to increased Russian troop activity. In a separate incident, a drone attack on Moscow temporarily shut down major airports, with Russia blaming Ukraine for the attack. The two countries have been engaged in a series of drone attacks and counterattacks in recent weeks.