QtrendsRussia launched its most massive aerial attack on Kyiv in months, killing at least 18 people, while Ukraine continued striking Moscow's oil infrastructure. The Vatican declared the ultraconservative Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating its bishops. Iran escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning oil tankers to use approved routes or face a forceful response. The US and Iran held separate meetings in Qatar and agreed to continue negotiations.
Russia launched a major aerial assault on Kyiv overnight, killing at least 18 people in what Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described as the 'most massive' strike on the capital. The attack came amid continued Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russia's oil sector. Multiple international news agencies reported widespread damage and civilian casualties across the city.
A series of powerful explosions rocked Ukraine's capital overnight Thursday, killing at least 20 people. The assault follows Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's warning that intelligence indicated Russia was planning a massive overnight strike. A separate study found that Russia's invasion has caused more than 2 million military casualties.
Iran warned oil tankers to use only approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response', escalating maritime tensions in the strategic waterway. Tehran also claimed a foreign ship got stuck in the strait, though fact-checkers found the vessel is tied to Iran itself. Tracking data showed increased traffic monitoring in the region.
The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its bishops after they defied warnings from Pope Leo. The breakaway ultraconservative group had long resisted Vatican II reforms. The Holy See warned the faithful to avoid the society's sacraments and services.
The United States and Iran held separate meetings in Qatar, mediated by Qatari officials, and agreed to continue discussions on outstanding issues. The talks, hosted in Doha, mark the latest round of indirect diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. Both sides characterized the meetings as productive without disclosing specific outcomes.