Ukraine and Russia are trading accusations after a deadly wave of strikes hit both countries, leaving civilians killed and dozens injured.
Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks killed three people and wounded 37 in Kharkiv, after a missile struck a residential building. The attack also caused damage in other parts of the city.
In Odesa, Russian strikes damaged port infrastructure, raising fresh concerns over the safety of one of Ukraine's key gateways for agricultural exports and global trade. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of threatening international food security.
Meanwhile, Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone attack in the Belgorod region killed five people and wounded 25, including a child.
The latest exchange highlights the growing reach and intensity of attacks on both sides, with military, energy, logistics and transport infrastructure increasingly becoming targets.
Ukraine continues urging its international partners to provide stronger air-defense capabilities, particularly systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles.
As Russia and Ukraine intensify their aerial campaigns, the civilian toll continues to rise, while diplomatic efforts to end the war remain under pressure.
The latest strikes underline how the conflict continues to threaten communities far beyond the front lines, with both sides showing little sign of easing their attacks.
