As the protracted conflict in Eastern Europe marks its 1,364th day, what began as a full-scale invasion has settled into a brutal war of attrition. For those on the ground, it remains a daily struggle for survival, while the geopolitical landscape continues to shift. Here is a list of the key events from the Russia-Ukraine war over the last 24 hours.
Renewed Russian Offensive Intensifies on Chasiv Yar Front
The epicentre of the ground war today is the strategic high ground of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk Oblast. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, its forces achieved marginal gains on the city’s eastern outskirts, securing several trench lines following a sustained, pre-dawn artillery barrage.
The Ukrainian General Staff, however, reported that all attacks were successfully repelled. While acknowledging “extremely heavy fighting,” they claimed to have inflicted significant losses on Russian personnel and armoured vehicles. Military analysts assess this push as part of a broader Russian strategy to exhaust Ukrainian defenders and create a staging ground for future advances toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. The prolonged battle for Chasiv Yar has become a grim symbol of the war’s relentless, grinding nature.
Overnight Drone and Missile Exchanges Target Energy Grids
The aerial war continued unabated overnight. Ukrainian officials reported a widespread Russian drone and missile attack targeting critical energy infrastructure in the nation’s southern and eastern regions. Substations in the Odesa area and power facilities near Kharkiv were reportedly struck, triggering emergency blackouts for thousands of civilians. While Kyiv’s air force claims to have intercepted a majority of the projectiles, the damage underscores Ukraine’s persistent vulnerability and its critical need for advanced air defence systems.
In an apparent retaliatory strike, Ukrainian intelligence sources claimed a successful long-range drone attack on an oil depot deep inside Russia, located in the Voronezh region. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show a large fire at the facility. This tit-for-tat strategy of targeting crucial economic and energy infrastructure has become a defining feature of the conflict’s current stage, as both sides aim to disrupt each other’s logistical capabilities.
Diplomatic Tensions Mount in Brussels over Ammunition Production
On the diplomatic front, EU defence ministers convened for an emergency meeting in Brussels to address a critical issue: the continent’s struggle to ramp up artillery shell production to meet Ukraine’s immense needs. Although several member states have pledged increased funding and streamlined production, reports from the meeting indicate growing frustration over bureaucratic hurdles and national interests that are slowing the collective effort.
A senior EU diplomat, speaking anonymously, mentioned a palpable sense of “war fatigue” within the political chambers where long-term financial commitments are debated. Kyiv continues to issue stark warnings that “shell hunger” remains its single greatest obstacle on the front lines, making these high-level European discussions as pivotal as any battle in the Donbas.
New Delhi Reiterates Call for Peaceful Resolution
Meanwhile, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi reiterated the country’s long-held position on the conflict. During a press briefing, the MEA spokesperson called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities” and a “return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.” Highlighting India’s neutral stance and ongoing engagement with both Moscow and Kyiv, the spokesperson affirmed that India is prepared to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution.
As day 1,364 concludes, the conflict remains locked in a devastating stalemate. Each 24-hour cycle is a microcosm of the larger war: intense ground combat, long-range technological warfare, and a high-stakes diplomatic chess game playing out across the globe. For the people of Ukraine, the dawn of day 1,365 promises little respite.
