Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1687: Russian missile barrage kills 22 in Pryluky on Putin’s birthday

On what would have been Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday, a Russian missile barrage struck the Ukrainian city of Pryluky, killing 22 people. The attack targeted an apartment block, flattening a five-story building and leaving five children among the 26 injured. This devastating event took place during a time when Russia's war against Ukraine has resulted in a record budget deficit to finance the conflict.

Despite this financial strain, Russia continues to pour more resources into the war, even as bond defaults rise at a 17-year high. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drugmakers are facing potential export restrictions in Uzbekistan, which could lead to increased drug prices for Ukrainian patients. In a unique diplomatic twist, the Taliban and North Korea coincidentally attended Russia's war games, highlighting the complex international relationships surrounding the conflict.