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- 1Russia issues new nuclear threat over Kaliningrad●Russia issues new nuclear threat over Kaliningrad as tensions with NATO rise
Russia has issued a fresh nuclear threat connected to Kaliningrad, its exclave on the Baltic Sea, amid rising tensions with NATO. The Kyiv Independent reported the warning as Moscow and the alliance continue to clash over the war in Ukraine, with Kaliningrad remaining one of the most militarised flashpoints on NATO's eastern flank.
- 2Russia says overnight strikes hit Kyiv and Izmail port●Russia says overnight strike hit Kyiv communications centre, energy facilities, Izmail port
Russia said overnight strikes struck a communications centre in Kyiv, energy facilities across Ukraine, and the port of Izmail on the Danube. The claims, reported by Reuters, could not be independently verified, and Ukrainian officials have not immediately confirmed the scale of damage. Strikes on Danube ports and power infrastructure have intensified as Russia continues targeting Ukraine's export routes and energy grid.