Russian Strikes Injure Several in Kharkiv

On October 20, Kharkiv suffered a significant Russian airstrike that injured at least 13 people, including a pregnant woman and a child. The strikes, which hit multiple districts in the city, damaged 47 residential buildings and caused power outages in parts of Kharkiv. Local officials reported that emergency services were deployed to assist the injured, while mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed that the affected residents did not seek resettlement. The attacks are part of a broader pattern of bombardments by Russia, targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter to increase pressure on the civilian population. Ukrainian officials are bracing for further assaults as they attempt to defend against ongoing aerial threats. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have also conducted strikes against Russian military infrastructure deep within Russia, indicating a continuation of the conflict's escalation.