Russia has intensified its military campaign in Ukraine with deadly attacks on urban areas and critical energy infrastructure, causing at least 13 fatalities and significant damage to Ukrainian ports, Iran International reported. The strikes are part of an effort to weaken Ukraine’s civilian power supply and logistical capabilities, which are important to its economy and war effort. Prediction-market pricing puts the probability of Russian forces entering Sloviansk by the end of 2026 at 21.5% YES, up from the 21% level described in the existing topic. The pricing reflects market participants’ view that the escalation could increase the chances of further Russian territorial gains, while developments around troop movements, satellite imagery, international support, sanctions and diplomacy remain key factors to watch. The material promotes live prediction-market analysis powered by Vera.