Russia Launches Waves Of Hypersonic Missile At Zelensky Bastion; Putin Punishes Ukraine For Moscow

Russia claims fresh battlefield gains in eastern Ukraine as fighting intensifies despite renewed diplomatic contacts. Moscow says its forces captured settlements in the Kharkiv and Dnepropetrovsk regions, supported by artillery, drones, and thermobaric weapons. The escalation includes a major strike using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and long-range drones, targeting Ukrainian defense and energy infrastructure. At the same time, Russian air defenses shot down drones approaching Moscow, highlighting growing risks on both sides. While Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says peace talks with U.S. officials have strengthened Kyiv’s position, the war continues to expand in scope and intensity. #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #Kinzhal #Putin #Zelensky #WarUpdate #BreakingNews #Geopolitics Times Of India (TOI) Is The Largest Selling English Daily In The World. Times Of India Videos Bring You Global News, Views And Sharp Analysis. We Track India's Global Rise, Her Increasing Engagement With The World, The Changing Geopolitical Landscape Amid Conflicts And Wars And The Emerging World Order. INTERNATIONAL NEWS | GLOBAL CONFLICTS | MIDDLE EAST WAR | CHANGING WORLD ORDER #TOILive | #TOIVideos Subscribe to the Times Of India YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt Visit our website https://www.timesofindia.com/ Follow us on X/ @timesofindia Facebook:   / timesofindia   Instagram:   / timesofindia   Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: https://bit.ly/3RYl0J9 For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India