Kyiv Warns of Rapid Russian Advances Amid Missile Concerns

Russian forces are advancing rapidly on Ukraine's eastern front, with reports of daily progress of up to 1,000 feet. This follows a significant escalation in the conflict, marked by Russia's use of a new hypersonic missile on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The attack has heightened fears of further missile strikes, leading to the Ukrainian Parliament's closure. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued threats to the West, and NATO officials are set to meet to discuss the situation. The conflict has also impacted the Russian ruble, which has fallen to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since March 2022.