Escalating Conflict: Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Carrier, Russia Bombs Ukrainian Cities

Ukraine claims to have struck a brand-new Russian missile carrier in Crimea, causing significant damage to the vessel before it could join the Black Sea Fleet. The attack reportedly used French-supplied SCALP missiles, and Russia admitted some damage to a ship in a barrage of 15 cruise missiles. Satellite images suggest that the damaged ship is likely the corvette Askold, which was undergoing testing and intended to officially join the fleet's operations this year. This incident adds to the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia in the region.