Summary
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and damaging historic sites like Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra monastery. Meanwhile, a tentative deal to end the Iran war was announced, with Trump ordering a halt to the US naval blockade.
Key Stories
Russia pounds Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing 11 — A five-hour barrage targeted Ukraine’s biggest cities, killing at least 11 civilians and wounding over 50. Fires broke out at a 900-year-old monastery and other cultural landmarks.
Ukraine takes out Russian Starlink jammer in precision strike — Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian electronic warfare system designed to disrupt Starlink communications, a key tool for battlefield coordination.
Tentative deal reached to end Iran war, Trump halts blockade — A preliminary agreement to end the Iran war was announced, with Trump ordering a stop to the US naval blockade. Details remain scarce, but Pakistan will host a formal ceremony later this week.
Azerbaijan pushes COP29 agenda at UN climate talks — Azerbaijan’s delegation is actively promoting COP29 initiatives at UN climate negotiations in Bonn, focusing on preparations for the upcoming summit.
Six Georgians sentenced in France for stealing rare Russian books — A French court handed down prison sentences of up to seven years to six Georgians for stealing 19th-century Russian literary classics from libraries.