Russia Launches Deadly Drone, Missile Strikes Across 10 Ukrainian Regions

Russia launched multiple drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas across at least 10 regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and the port city of Izmail. These attacks killed at least six civilians, including children, and caused widespread power outages due to damage to energy facilities. The strikes occurred amid faltering peace efforts by US President Donald Trump, who had planned but then postponed a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Moscow rejected an immediate ceasefire. Ukraine has also reportedly launched counterstrikes on Russian territory, including a major chemical plant in Bryansk, using Western-supplied Storm Shadow missiles. President Zelensky called for stronger sanctions on Russia and the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine to hasten the end of the conflict. Meanwhile, Russia has mocked President Trump's negotiation tactics after talks about supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles failed, reflecting Moscow's concerns about such weapons reaching Ukrainian forces.