Russia Launches Most Powerful Attack on Kharkiv Killing Three, Injuring Over 20

Russia launched its most powerful attack on Kharkiv since the start of the full-scale war, employing a coordinated strike with drones, missiles, and guided bombs that resulted in three civilian deaths and injuries to at least 16 people, including children. The assault targeted residential areas, notably hitting a nine-story apartment building in the Osnovyanskyi district, causing a large fire and significant destruction. Kharkiv's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, described the barrage of at least 40 explosions as outright terror against the peaceful city, while the regional governor highlighted the widespread damage to civilian infrastructure. The attack came shortly after a large Ukrainian drone operation that damaged Russian cruise missile carriers, with President Donald Trump commenting on the retaliation during a press briefing. Despite the escalation, Trump expressed eagerness to end the three-year conflict but has been hesitant about imposing new sanctions on Russia. The situation underscores the ongoing intense conflict and the substantial humanitarian impact on Kharkiv.