Ukraine’s eastern border city of Kharkiv has come under a deadly Russian drone assault, leaving at least four people dead and six others wounded, according to regional authorities. The overnight strike targeted civilian areas near the Russian border, intensifying fears of further escalation as diplomatic efforts stall. Kharkiv’s mayor confirmed that a long-range Russian drone struck a children’s medical facility, triggering a fire and forcing emergency evacuations. Residential neighborhoods were also hit, as explosions echoed across the city during what officials described as a coordinated drone onslaught. WATCH 

Ukraine has launched a targeted overnight drone assault on Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, striking Lukoil-owned energy infrastructure in a move that signals a widening of the battlefield far beyond the traditional frontlines of the war. The Ukrainian military confirmed direct hits on the offshore platforms, though a full damage assessment remains underway. Drone footage released by Kyiv shows precision strikes on critical energy assets, while operational details remain limited due to security concerns. If confirmed, the attack would represent one of Ukraine’s boldest strikes against Russia’s energy sector, a pillar of Moscow’s war economy. WATCH