Russian Strike in Kharkiv Kills Five, Injures Dozens

A Russian strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine, killed at least five people, including a 14-year-old girl, and injured dozens more, as guided bombs hit a playground and residential building. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated calls for Western allies to permit Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia to prevent such attacks. He emphasized the need for long-range capabilities to destroy Russian military aircraft at their bases. The attack underscores the ongoing conflict and Moscow's response to Ukraine's advances into Russian territory. The UK and the US have allowed limited use of their supplied weapons for counter-attacks near the Kharkiv region. Zelensky's appeal highlights the tension between providing defensive aid and the risk of escalating the conflict.