Russian strikes on Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions kill at least six
At least ten people were killed overnight in Russian attacks across Ukraine, according to local authorities, with strikes hitting the Sumy, Odesa and Kyiv regions. Ukraine said it responded by striking oil refineries deep inside Russian territory. The exchange underscores how the war continues to escalate on both sides of the border.
At least ten people were killed overnight as Russian strikes hit multiple regions across Ukraine, local authorities said. The attacks struck the Sumy, Odesa and Kyiv regions, damaging civilian infrastructure. Officials said rescue operations continued into the morning hours.
In response, Ukraine said it had struck oil refineries deep inside Russian territory. Kyiv says such strikes target the energy infrastructure that funds Moscow's war effort. Both sides have escalated cross-border strikes in recent weeks.
The overnight attacks show the war continuing to spread into civilian areas with no sign of a ceasefire along the front line. International observers have expressed concern over rising civilian casualties and continue to call on both sides for dialogue.
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