Ukraine and nine European countries have formed a coalition to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability, aiming to counter the growing threat from Russian missile attacks. The coalition, announced in Paris on Monday, includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and Ukraine.

The move comes as Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian targets. On Tuesday, Russia attacked a civilian ship near the Black Sea port of Odesa, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack occurred hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed a powerful retaliation to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. Putin stated that Moscow would respond to Ukrainian attacks with retaliatory strikes that would be "several times more powerful."

In addition to the attack near Odesa, Moscow launched fresh attacks on Kyiv, sparking fires in parts of the city. Ukrainian navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk reported no casualties in the attack on the civilian ship. However, six people were injured in a town outside Kharkiv, according to regional governor Oleh Syniehubov.

The formation of the coalition is seen as a significant step in strengthening Europe's defense capabilities against ballistic missile threats. The coalition's flagship project will be centered around the Ukraine-developed Freyja system, with a European industry group also working on an exo-atmospheric interceptor project.

Meanwhile, the EU and Britain have imposed coordinated sanctions on Russia over cyber attacks in Europe. The sanctions target nine individuals and four entities, including officers of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. The move comes as Western officials warn of Russia's increased "hybrid" campaign to destabilize Europe.

The sanctions follow a recent attempted cyber attack targeting critical infrastructure in Poland, which could have caused 500,000 citizens to lose electricity in the depths of winter. The British foreign office described the attack as "another example of the Russian state's irresponsible attempts to sow chaos across Europe."

In response to the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has continued its long-range onslaught on Russian targets, particularly oil facilities. Ukraine's air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles launched by Russia in overnight attacks, according to Ukraine's air force. The attacks caused fires at two warehouses and damaged a school in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Paris on Tuesday, attending France's annual Bastille Day celebrations. The gathering of international leaders aimed to showcase unwavering support for Ukraine and highlight Europe's collective military strength.

The coalition's formation and the recent attacks underscore the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides continuing to target each other's critical infrastructure. The international community has responded with sanctions and military support for Ukraine, aiming to counter Russia's aggression and protect European security.

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