The ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict has intensified with a series of unprecedented events in its 12th month. A massive missile strike by Russia on Kyiv resulted in the tragic loss of 25 civilian lives, raising concerns about the war’s humanitarian impact. Moscow’s reported occupation of villages in Dnipropetrov, a key region in the eastern part of Ukraine, indicates a new phase in the conflict that could shift the war’s dynamics. Meanwhile, the U.S. is actively involved in peace negotiations with Ukraine, suggesting that international diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum. In response to these developments, Ukraine has increased its drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, targeting the enemy’s energy infrastructure to weaken its war capability.