Russian strikes hit Kyiv as ICC removes chief prosecutor
Russian forces targeted Kyiv with air strikes as the ICC voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and an oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian forces executed overnight air strikes across three municipal districts in Kyiv, igniting fires in commercial and residential structures. Ukrainian emergency services confirmed the destruction of a warehouse and multiple vehicles following warnings from President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding an imminent missile barrage. In response to peace prospects, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that freezing the conflict remains impossible due to Ukraine's position, reiterating Moscow's previous demands.
In international developments, member nations of the International Criminal Court voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his post following allegations of personal misconduct. Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that an oil tanker suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine while navigating without its radar system active.
Sources: N1, Tanjug
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