On day 1,202 of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, fighting remained intense in eastern regions, with both sides reporting ongoing engagements, while international discussions continued regarding long-term military and financial support for Kyiv, Al Jazeera said in a report.

Ukrainian officials highlighted the persistent need for advanced weaponry and ammunition to counter Russian advances. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts focused on sustaining international aid commitments amidst evolving political landscapes in key partner nations, and humanitarian organizations continued to address the needs of civilians affected by the prolonged conflict.

Ukraine’s military has reported further Russian attacks in the direction of Dnipropetrovsk as of Monday, with its general staff providing an update on the situation, The Independent said in a report. Kyiv also claims to have damaged additional Russian fighter jets amid the ongoing conflict.

Russia’s military is reportedly ‘going backwards’ in its equipment, now deploying post-WWII era tanks such as T-54s and T-55s, due to significant losses of modern armor and challenges in its defense industry, Western officials have stated, CNN said in a report.

This shift indicates a decline in the average technological sophistication of Russian forces on the battlefield. In other developments related to the conflict and Russia, a Moscow court denied a detention appeal for jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and Russian President Vladimir Putin visited troops at a military headquarters in the Kherson region.