Russian strike hits Mykolaiv, injures seven
A Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv injured at least seven people and damaged dozens of homes and civilian buildings late Saturday, local governor Vitaliy Kim said. Two of the injured were hospitalized, according to Reuters.
Ukraine’s air force reported 76 drones and seven missiles launched overnight, hitting multiple areas. Most drones were shot down.
In Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, at least three people were killed and over 12 injured in continued Russian attacks. A brief missile strike on Kyiv caused no reported damage.
Russia has not commented, Reuters reported.
Thousands rally in Sydney for Gaza peace and aid
Tens of thousands marched across Sydney’s Harbor Bridge on Sunday, calling for peace and urgent aid to Gaza. Despite heavy rain, crowds carried pots, pans, and Palestinian flags in a protest dubbed the “March for Humanity”, Reuters reported.
Organizers estimate up to 300,000 attended, while police reported 90,000. A court cleared the march after officials tried to block it over safety concerns.
The protest highlighted growing concern over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, with over 60,000 reported dead and widespread hunger.
Australia’s Prime Minister supports a two-state solution but hasn’t recognized Palestine. According to Reuters, protesters urged stronger action, saying basic human rights in Gaza are being denied.
6.8 magnitude aftershock shakes Russia's Kamchatka
A 6.8-magnitude aftershock struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday, according to the regional emergency ministry. The quake occurred at 5:37 a.m. GMT, about 277 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 26 kilometers, Xinhua reported.
Tsunami waves are expected to remain below 19 centimeters, posing no major threat. However, authorities have urged residents to avoid the coastline as a precaution. Vessels in coastal waters have been advised to move to deeper seas beyond the 50-meter isobath.
No casualties or significant damage have been reported, and officials continue to monitor the situation closely, according to Xinhua.
India to keep buying Russian oil despite US warnings
India will continue purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of US penalties, government sources told Reuters. President Trump recently warned of additional sanctions and claimed India might halt Russian imports, but officials say there’s no change in policy.
“These are long-term contracts,” one source said, adding that Russian oil helps stabilize global prices. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed India’s strong ties with Russia and said energy decisions depend on market conditions, Reuters reported.
