Russian Rocket Attack Kills 5 Civilians Kharkiv

On July 29, Russian forces launched a rocket attack using multiple-launch rocket systems on civilians gathered in Novoplatonivka, Kharkiv Oblast, to receive humanitarian aid, killing five people and injuring three. The attack struck near the only local store, which caught fire, further devastating the community already suffering from a lack of water supply. Ukrainian authorities, including police and emergency responders, have classified this assault as a war crime and are actively documenting evidence and investigating the incident. This attack is part of a broader escalation by Russia in the Kharkiv region, which has seen multiple strikes on civilians and infrastructure in recent weeks. U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing frustration with Russia’s actions, announced a reduction of the peace deal deadline from 50 to 10-12 days and warned of imposing up to 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if progress is not made. The continuing violence highlights the severe humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for diplomatic resolution amid ongoing hostilities.