Ukraine-Russia War: Deep Strikes and Civilian Casualties

Ukraine's drone campaign hits 267 energy facilities and 242 shadow fleet vessels. Russia strikes Kryvyi Rih shopping centre killing 16, wounding 130+. Ukraine destroys Su-24M at Saky. North Korea deploys 400 drone operators to Kursk (total 8,500 troops). Ukraine seeks Starlink approval for deep strikes on Russian ballistic missile launchers. Russia's Malofeev calls for neutralizing Starlink via ASAT strikes – a significant strategic escalation signal. Putin uses Duma elections to cement pro-war ideology.