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While Ukraine claimed some success in stalling Moscow's advance in certain areas, the very fact Russian troops have managed to regain the initiative in Kharkiv underscores the acute manpower and ammunition shortages crippling Kyiv's overstretched forces.
Ukraine appears to have used U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike the Saky airfield on Crimea's western coast near the city of Novofedorivka.
The local branch of Russian Railways confirmed that "wagons from a freight train derailed due to the intervention of unauthorized persons" in Kotluban.
Gladkov stated that a direct shell hit had devastated the apartment building. Rescue teams were immediately sent to the scene to search for any potential victims trapped under the rubble. The governor indicated there could be people buried in the debris from the collapsed entrance.
The Russian howitzer scored direct hits on a Ukrainian mortar detachment operating in the region, destroying the unit along with an ammunition supply point supporting their operations.
Ukraine's foreign ministry declared "no legal grounds" exist for viewing Putin as a "democratically elected and legitimate president of the Russian Federation."
According to Russian state media, Ambassador Nigel Casey was called to the foreign ministry, although no official reason was given initially.
Kyiv has neither confirmed nor denied involvement in Monday's reported drone strikes. Ukrainian officials have previously stated they will use force to hit logistical targets and supply lines inside Russia.
Russia has not officially confirmed the nuclear element of the upcoming drills. However, the mere suggestion of simulating nuclear strikes is likely to stoke fears about the potential for escalation in the year-old conflict.
Medvedev's ominous message went on to suggest that Western leaders would not be able to seek refuge in their traditional seats of power.
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