"Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Timeline of Key Events on Day 521"

On day 521 of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian missile struck a residential building in Dnipro, injuring five people. Russia claimed to have intercepted two Ukrainian missiles, causing injuries in the city of Taganrog. The Russian defense ministry reported capturing Ukrainian strongholds in the Luhansk region. Ukrainian forces advanced near occupied cities and received 1,700 attack and reconnaissance drones. African leaders expressed concern about the war's consequences and called for a just resolution. Russia and African countries agreed to promote a multipolar world order and seek compensation for colonialism's damage. Qatar pledged $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan was awarded a place in the 2024 Olympics despite breaking the rules. The EU Council announced sanctions against Russian individuals and entities for a digital information manipulation campaign. Ukraine moved its Christmas holiday to December 25, breaking with the Russian Orthodox Church. Poland and Lithuania considered closing their borders with Belarus due to concerns about the Wagner mercenary group.