Ukraine's Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions with Russia

Ukraine launched drone attacks on a Russian tanker in the Black Sea near Crimea, prompting Moscow to promise retaliation. This comes after Ukraine struck a major Russian port earlier in the day. The attack on the tanker, which was transporting fuel for Russian forces, caused damage but no casualties. The Ukrainian Security Service confirmed their involvement in the attack, stating that such operations are legal. The incident briefly halted traffic on the Kerch Bridge. Experts believe these attacks may increase the risk of Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports rather than pressuring Russia to halt its aggression. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry announced the capture of a settlement in Ukraine's Luhansk region, and a summit on finding a peaceful settlement to the conflict kicked off in Saudi Arabia without Russian participation.