71% of buildings in Irpin destroyed.

Ukraine's Energy Ministry warned that any provocations or military activity in the area could trigger "unpredictable and catastrophic consequences for the entire continent."

"This is a listening exercise for President (Donald Trump)," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

The technology provides connectivity when traditional cellular networks are unavailable, particularly during power outages from Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.

The General Staff said more than 110,000 Russian troops are concentrated in the Pokrovsk area and are attempting to penetrate defenses by sending small infantry units between Ukrainian lines.

Russian forces advanced toward the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk highway in Donetsk Oblast, seizing positions in nearby settlements to support further offensive operations.

The strike targeted a logistics hub in the village of Kizil-Yul, roughly 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from Ukraine, igniting a fire at the site.

The proposal aims to address concerns over the country's declining student population and the growing risk of losing young talent abroad.

The move comes as gasoline prices in Russia have jumped nearly 50% since the start of the year, with Ai-95 setting record highs for five consecutive days.