Commodities
Russian Drone Strike in Ukraine Kills Five Amid Escalating Regional Conflicts
Russian drones struck a shopping center in Pavlohrad, Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing five people and injuring 67 others, including eight children.
The attack occurred during daylight hours when streets were crowded. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike, saying Russian drones targeted civilians near shopping centers.
In another development, Houthi forces seized Yemen's port city of Mocha and advanced towards strategic islands in the Red Sea, which could give Iran greater leverage over a major shipping corridor. This move could affect oil markets as they remain sensitive to threats around critical trade routes.