Russia has intensified its military actions by targeting key border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its stalled offensives in eastern Ukraine show signs of slowing. The strikes appear to mark a shift in strategy amid reports of diminished momentum in Russia’s push in the Donbas region. Ukrainian officials have condemned the attacks as provocative, raising concerns about broader escalation along NATO’s eastern flank. Analysts suggest the moves could be aimed at destabilizing Ukraine’s western defenses while pressure in the east eases.


Russia strikes Ukraine’s border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its offensives peter out in the east.