Russia launches drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, killing at least seven in Kharkiv Russia conducted a series of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine overnight on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people, including two children, in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes targeted critical infrastructure, including energy systems and railway networks, across the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attacks, calling them "savage strikes against life" and urging international partners to provide continued support through air defense systems and weapons supplies. Zelenskiy stated that Russia launched 480 drones and 29 missiles, focusing on Ukraine’s energy sector and railway infrastructure. He emphasized that Russia has not ceased its efforts to destroy residential areas and vital facilities, stressing the need for sustained assistance from allies. Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Syniehubov reported that a Russian ballistic missile struck a five-story residential building, killing seven individuals, including two minors. Rescue teams are still working at the site to clear debris. The attack caused significant damage, including the destruction of seven residential apartment buildings, commercial and administrative structures, electricity distribution lines, and vehicles. Ukrainian officials also confirmed that Russia targeted four railway stations and other railway infrastructure in central Ukraine, as well as port facilities in the southern Odesa region. The attacks included setting fire to containers holding vegetable oil and damaging a grain warehouse. The strikes highlight the ongoing escalation of hostilities in the conflict, with Russia persisting in its strategy to disrupt Ukraine’s infrastructure and civilian life.#russia #ukraine #volodymyr_zelenskiy #kharkiv #oleh_sniehubov
