As Russia intensifies its air strikes against Ukraine, its tactics have visibly shifted, with a growing number of missile and drone attacks now targeting western regions once considered relatively safe. Overnight on July 9, cities across Ukraine came under the largest air assault yet, with the western city of Lutsk experiencing what local officials described as the heaviest bombardment to date. Just a day later, on July 10, Russian drones struck Chernivtsi, another western city, where resident

"The key task should be to develop mechanisms and tools that will allow us to attract these funds," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

"They're getting hit hard, very hard. So we're looking at it," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Zelensky described their conversation as "substantive" and said the meeting focused on weapons support and sanctions.

The move marks a rare easing of airspace restrictions imposed since the start of the full-scale war.

Internal Pentagon documents reportedly revealed that the Army has boosted its planned purchases of the most advanced Patriot interceptors from 3,376 to 13,773.

Since EU sanctions require unanimous backing, a single country's veto prevents the package from being implemented.

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome on July 9 and is set to meet with Pope Leo XIV, Suspilne broadcaster reported, citing the presidential spokesperson.

The decree follows a publication by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), which said it recovered Chinese-made parts from downed Shahed drones during a July 4 air assault on Kyiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization decree from Sept. 21, 2022, remains in force and has never been formally rescinded.

Soldier Valery Zelensky had spent 39 months in Russian captivity. Just 22 days later, on June 16, his heart stopped.

Rotterdam has previously handled weapons shipments, but this marks the first time that it will designate a special berth for military use.

In late June, EU ambassadors did not approve the sanctions package because of objections from Budapest and Bratislava.

Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 54 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones, and fired four S-300/400 guided missiles.

The strike, which killed two adults and injured at least 34 people, directly hit the country's largest pediatric medical center, where 627 children were receiving treatment at the time.