Shelling in Marhanets

"As a result of shelling, four people, including a child, were injured in Marhanets. At least 18
private houses, nine outbuildings, and four cars have been damaged. Three administrative buildings, a sports school, a shop, a coffee shop and a post office have also been damaged." UKRIN

Ukrainian forces destroy Terminator tank-support fighting vehicle near Kreminna

"Ukrainian defenders have destroyed a Russian Terminator tank-support fighting vehicle near
the city of Kreminna in Luhansk Oblast. The press service of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has posted a video of the vehicle being destroyed and pointed out that this was done by soldiers of the 81st Airmobile Brigade and the 95th Air Assault Brigade." UKRIN

China demands end to US sanctions on Syria after deadly quakes

"American sanctions targeting Syria have disrupted relief efforts following catastrophic
earthquakes that killed more than 15,000 people in the region earlier this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said. Beijing urged the US to lift the penalties against Syria and “unlock the doors for humanitarian aid.” RT

Zelensky caps off European tour with cheers in Brussels

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky capped a European tour this Thursday with a visit
to Belgium, where he was greeted with a standing ovation by EU lawmakers. Zelensky vowed his country would become an EU member, saying Kyiv is fighting the "biggest anti-European force of the modern world". " France 24

Turkey, Syria Quake Death Toll Tops 17,000

"The latest death toll figures in the region topped 17,000 on Thursday.  Turkish President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said 14,014 people were killed and more than 67,000 injured. In Syria, 3,577 died, and more than 6,300 were injured.  For 100,000-plus rescue personnel, the task is monumental, as there are thousands of collapsed buildings to search. Blocked roads and other logistical challenges have made it challenging for first responders. They're also racing against time as a person's survival probability drops due to a lack of food and water. " ZH

Macron Says Russia Cannot Win Against Ukraine

"After a surprise UK visit, Ukraine's President Zelensky went to Paris immediately afterward
in a whirlwind European tour to meet with Western leaders. In Paris he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Macron asserted during the visit that Russia cannot win the war against Ukraine. "Ukraine can count on France, its European partners and allies to win the war. Russia cannot and must not win," Macron said before a working dinner among the three leaders at the Elysee Palace." ZH