Russian Strike Injures 14 Including Children in Sumy Region

An overnight Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian region of Sumy injured at least 14 civilians, including a family with three young children aged 5 months, 4 years, and 6 years, striking a residential neighborhood in Okhtyrka. The assault involved 15 drones targeting homes while people slept, with broader attacks across other regions such as Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Odesa, damaging energy facilities and infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities and President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes as acts of terrorism against civilians, calling for tougher sanctions and emphasizing the need for sustained pressure on Russia to achieve peace. The Ukrainian air force reported Russia launched a total of 93 drones and two missiles overnight, downing many but recording hits at 20 locations. These attacks coincide with intensified U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the conflict, with Zelensky expressing readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin without preconditions. The ongoing strikes, including repeated assaults on oil depots and fuel storage, highlight Moscow's focus on critical infrastructure amid the protracted war since February 2022.