Ukrainian forces are reported to have attacked a commuter bus traveling the Lugansk-Zimogorye route in the LPR, resulting in one death and eight injuries.

Ukraine's president calls attack further proof that Russia does not want any ‌kind of de-escalation or real justice.

Attacks the latest to disrupt electricity supplies; army reports new defections from paramilitary RSF.

Indirect US-Iran talks concluded without a deal, according to reports. The United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran in late February, which disrupted global energy supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Media reports suggest Washington could resume strikes after the November 3 midterm elections, following repeated threats from US President Donald Trump.