Putin orders Russian army to abandon rules of war; Ukraine warns of intensified attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa

Ukrainian officials report that Putin has ordered Russian forces to disregard established rules of engagement, signaling a potential escalation in attacks on major Ukrainian cities before winter. The claim is unverified and based on Ukrainian sources, but if true, it marks a significant shift in Russian military conduct and could lead to increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.