Russian strikes wound 8 Ukrainians

Summary

Russian aerial attacks hit apartment buildings in Ukraine’s Kyiv and Odesa regions, wounding at least eight civilians and damaging homes, offices and schools. Ukraine and Russia exchanged threats as the war intensified and drone attacks continued on both sides.

Key Points
  • Russian aerial attacks struck apartment buildings in Kyiv and Odesa regions, wounding at least eight civilians, including a child.
  • Ukraine said Russia fired 174 attack drones, two ballistic missiles and two plane-launched missiles overnight.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded threats over escalating strikes and possible peace talks.
  • Ukrainian drone attacks killed two people and wounded 16 in Russia’s Belgorod region, according to local officials.
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