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The nation is reeling from a series of fresh and deadly Russian attacks, with a bus shelling in Nikopol claiming five lives and injuring seven. Other civilian targets, including a passenger train, warehouses in Kyiv, and energy infrastructure in Poltava, also came under fire, resulting in further casualties and damage. In a significant political development, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko was formally dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a parliamentary vote. This action comes amidst an escalating anti-corruption conflict, during which Kravchenko had accused the NABU Director, and reportedly left the country prior to his dismissal. Domestically, the government has approved the draft budget for 2027, outlining key provisions. Separately, anti-corruption bodies have accused Kyiv metro officials of embezzling millions related to wagons donated by Warsaw.

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Russian forces have launched a new wave of attacks across the country, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. A bus in Nikopol was shelled, killing five and injuring seven. Other strikes targeted civilians in Kherson, warehouses in Kyiv, energy infrastructure in Poltava, and a passenger train traveling between Kyiv and Mykolaiv.

Українська правда: Russians shell bus in Nikopol, 5 killed

Russian forces have shelled a regular bus in the Nikopol district, resulting in the deaths of five people.

TSN.ua: Strikes on Gas Stations in Kyiv: General Romanenko Explains Putin's Cunning…

General Romanenko analyzes the recent strikes on gas stations in Kyiv, explaining Russian President Putin's strategy and the role of Moscow in the attacks.

NV: Russia Strikes Bus in Nikopol with Drone, Killing Five and Injured Seven

A Russian drone strike hit a commuter bus in the Nikopol district, resulting in five fatalities and seven injuries.

Hromadske: Russians hit a regular bus in Nikopol region - five killed, seven injured

Russian forces struck a regular bus in the Nikopol region, resulting in five fatalities and seven injuries.

Українська правда: Russians attack civilians in Kherson, 1 dead, 1 injured

Russian forces have attacked civilians in Kherson, causing one death and one injury.

Українська правда: Russians attack Kyiv: warehouses burning in Sviatoshynskyi district, one injured

Russian forces have attacked Kyiv, with warehouses burning in the Sviatoshynskyi district and one person injured.

NV: Russia Attacks Energy Infrastructure in Poltava Region, Hitting Industrial Site

Russia launched an attack on energy infrastructure in the Poltava region, with a strike hitting an industrial facility.

Hromadske: Russians attacked Kyiv-Mykolaiv passenger train, passengers and crew evacuated

A passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Mykolaiv was attacked by Russian forces, leading to the evacuation of passengers and crew.

Українська правда: Russians attack Kyiv-Mykolaiv train: passengers evacuated

Russian forces have attacked the Kyiv-Mykolaiv train, leading to the evacuation of passengers.

Ruslan Kravchenko was dismissed from his post as Prosecutor General by President Zelenskyy following a parliamentary vote. His dismissal comes amid an anti-corruption investigation and a confrontation with anti-graft agencies, during which he accused NABU Director Semen Kryvonos. Reports indicate Kravchenko left the country prior to his official dismissal.

Liga.net: Zelenskyy Signs Dismissal of Kravchenko as Prosecutor General; Acting Head…

President Zelenskyy has signed the dismissal of Andriy Kravchenko from his post as Prosecutor General, and it is unclear who will serve as acting head.

Українська правда: Prosecutor General '404'. How Ruslan Kravchenko left the country

This article by Mykhailo Tkach analyzes the actions and alleged departure of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, referring to him as '404'.

Українська правда: Kravchenko refused personal security after suspicion of NABU director entered…

Following the suspicion of the NABU director being entered into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations, Ruslan Kravchenko reportedly refused personal security.

Українська правда: Intergovernmental bodies attacked anti-corruption bodies before suspicion of…

According to Ukrayinska Pravda, intergovernmental bodies allegedly threatened anti-corruption bodies before the NABU director was suspected in the case of Kravchenko.

Українська правда: Ukrainian parliament approves dismissal of Prosecutor General Kravchenko

The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) has backed the dismissal of Ruslan Kravchenko as prosecutor general.

The Ukrainian government has approved the draft budget for 2027, detailing its key provisions. Meanwhile, the NABU and SAPO have accused Kyiv metro officials of misappropriating 137 million hryvnias from wagons donated by Warsaw.

Українська правда: Government approves draft budget for 2027: what it entails

The Ukrainian government has approved the draft budget for 2027, outlining its key provisions.

Українська правда: Kyiv officials stole millions on wagons donated by Warsaw - NABU/SAP

Kyiv metro officials are accused of stealing 137 million hryvnias related to metro wagons donated by Warsaw, according to NABU/SAP.

President Zelenskyy has commented on the path to peace, stating that 'no victory for both sides' is possible. A former CIA Director warned that Russia, despite heavy losses, shows no signs of stopping. Russian media also reported the death of another Russian general in the war.

Liga.net: Zelenskyy Names Best Step Towards Peace: 'No Victory for Both Sides'

President Zelenskyy outlined what he considers the best approach to achieving peace, stating that a victory for both sides is not possible.

TSN.ua: Russia Suffers Heavy Losses but Won't Stop: Former CIA Director Makes Worrying…

A former Director of the CIA has issued a concerning warning, stating that Russia, despite significant losses, shows no sign of halting its actions.

Українська правда: Another Russian general dies in war against Ukraine - Russian media

According to Russian media, another Russian general has been killed in the war against Ukraine.

Meteorologists are issuing warnings of an approaching weather danger, followed by a significant cold wave expected to hit the country.

TSN.ua: Danger Approaching Ukraine, Followed by a Stronger Cold Snap: Meteorologists…

Meteorologists are warning of approaching danger and a significant cold wave hitting Ukraine, providing specific dates and a weather map.

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