🇪🇺 European countries are working on a new sanctions package against Russia, French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirms to AFP.

Russian strikes hit residential homes, apartment buildings, schools, and infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, according to regional authorities. At least 7 injured so far, with people feared trapped under rubble.

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Explosions in occupied Crimea are reported.

Heavy gunfire, reportedly Russian air defense trying to repel Ukrainian drones, in occupied Novofedorivka, Crimea, is reported.

Simferopol, occupied Crimea: UAV danger alert.

Russian Telegram channels say Ukrainian drones hit near Zhuravlivka in the Simferopol area. Air defenses and the Black Sea Fleet were active over Orlovka, Kacha, and the coast near Tarkhankut. Some drones were also flying toward Yevpatoria and Saky.

Locals in occupied Crimea report about dozens of Ukrainian drones flying over the peninsula.

Confirmed: Crimea's under heavy drone attacks. Explosions and drone interceptions happening in Hvardiiske, Simferopol, Heroiske, and Novofedorivka. Russian sources say the UAV threat is still active in multiple areas.

All across occupied Crimea, heavy explosions are happening. This is indeed a massive attack.

Explosions rock occupied Crimea — and Russia’s air defense? Not doing much

Naval drones are reportedly also on their way to occupied Crimea, if not already arrived.

Dozens of explosions reported in occupied Sevastopol, Crimea.

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