Kyiv has claimed responsibility for a strike in the Caspian Sea, asserting that the operation targeted Russian warships. Officials denied any intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals. The attack represents an unusually direct encounter between two nations that have been on opposite sides for years.
In related developments, the war involving Iran escalated over the weekend, despite a temporary halt in strikes by the United States. However, Tehran has since climbed down from its threat to retaliate.
The decision by Tehran to scale back its threats is viewed as a rare piece of good news as two separate conflicts threaten to merge into one.