Russian drone attacks struck a military hospital, a shopping center, and residential buildings in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing two people and injuring dozens. The Ukrainian Armed Forces condemned the targeted assault, stating that military personnel undergoing treatment were among the casualties. Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov confirmed the deaths of a 67-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman.
The latest assault is part of a broader escalation, with Ukrainian authorities warning of a potential new Russian offensive aimed at pressuring Kyiv ahead of ceasefire negotiations. Ukraine’s air force reported that Russia launched 111 explosive drones and decoys overnight, of which 65 were intercepted and 35 were likely jammed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian forces had launched more than 1,000 attack drones and 1,310 guided aerial bombs across most Ukrainian regions in the past week. He accused Moscow of prolonging the war to gain territorial advantage. Meanwhile, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed it had downed six Ukrainian drones and seized a village in Donetsk, though these claims remain unverified.
Amid rising tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin over remarks questioning Zelenskyy’s legitimacy. In a phone interview, Trump warned that if he deemed Russia responsible for obstructing peace talks, he would impose secondary sanctions, including a 25-50% tariff on Russian oil, and ban trade with any country purchasing Russian energy. Despite his criticism, Trump reaffirmed his “very good relationship” with Putin.
Source: Swifteradio.com
