Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure at dawn, causing widespread blackouts across multiple regions. Putin claimed the strikes were retaliation for US-supplied ATACMS missiles, while boasting Russia's missile production rate exceeds NATO's tenfold.
The government coalition fracture over RAI television fees deepened, with Forza Italia spokesman calling Salvini a "paraculetto" (opportunist), marking an unusual public display of internal tensions. Meloni sought to contain the damage through a private lunch with President Mattarella at Quirinale.
Healthcare disparities dominated afternoon coverage as reports revealed stark north-south divisions, with Vicenza's health system ranking best while Naples showed concerning mortality rates. The mayor of Vigevano and several officials were arrested on corruption charges, with investigations extending to a former EU parliamentarian.
Evening coverage focused on tomorrow's general strike, as the TAR court rejected unions' appeal against Salvini's reduction of strike hours.
