GERMAN NEWS AGENCY: UKRAINIAN DEPUTY DEFENSE MINISTER SURVIVES RUSSIAN DRONE ATTACK

Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar survived a Russian drone attack targeting Kyiv, according to a German news agency report. The incident underscores the intensification of Russian strikes on Ukrainian leadership and critical infrastructure, reinforcing war-related risk premiums in regional assets. This escalation supports continued demand for safe-haven currencies and drives volatility in Eastern European sovereign bonds and equities, particularly those sensitive to security developments. Energy markets may also react to potential infrastructure damage affecting supply routes. Traders will monitor the next OPEC+ meeting and Ukrainian military updates for signals on energy security and conflict trajectory.

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