Zelensky orders free public transport for capital
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the government to prepare a program for free travel on Kyiv's public transport, marking a significant new domestic policy initiative. This comes as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also commenced its review mission in the country.
Meanwhile, Russian forces continue their widespread attacks across Ukraine. Residential areas in the Poltava region were hit, injuring seven people, including a child, while over 800 strikes targeted the Zaporizhzhia region in a single day. A Russian drone strike wounded three energy workers in Sumy, one critically, and explosions were also reported in Kyiv. Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russia is now utilizing a new, more compact Geran-5 drone variant in its assaults.
In other developments, Ukraine has successfully conducted three tests of its 'Oreshnyk' space interception system. The European Union is preparing emergency aid for Ukraine, with Kyiv and four other regions facing particularly difficult circumstances. Additionally, families in Komyshuvakha are still awaiting news of their wives eight days after a tragedy, with their fate remaining uncertain.