Ukraine-Russia War: Today's News. Moscow Launches Drone Attacks on Kharkiv, But Kiev Strikes Russian Railways
A massive Russian drone attack is hitting Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, with several explosions and at least two buildings damaged. Meanwhile, Ukraine has responded by targeting Russian railways, again with drones: Russian regional authorities have declared that rail power supplies in the Volgograd region have been disrupted.
Moscow: "Factories and drone control stations in Ukraine hit"
Russian troops have shelled Ukrainian long-range drone control posts, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. "Russian military tactical aircraft, attack drones, missile units, and artillery inflicted damage on drone production facilities and long-range drone control posts," the ministry said in a statement. Sites in 146 areas were hit.
Rubio: "Trump is losing patience with Putin."
Donald Trump is losing patience with Vladimir Putin, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Fox News . "He's increasingly frustrated that, despite having very positive phone conversations with Vladimir Putin, nothing is happening," he explained. "The time has come to act, and I think the president has made that very clear," he warned. Trump "is losing patience, his willingness to wait for the Russian side to do something to end the war. He won't be drawn into the trap of endless talks about talks," Rubio assured.
Kharkiv Mayor: "Most of our healthcare facilities have been damaged."
The vast majority of medical facilities in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine, have been damaged by Russian attacks, the city's mayor said. "In Kharkiv, 44 of the city's 58 medical centers were damaged as a result of Russian aggression," Ihor Terekhov wrote on Telegram , Ukrinform reports. Despite everything, he added, "the city's healthcare system is no worse than before the war. And this is thanks to our heroic doctors."
Russia shoots down 99 Ukrainian drones overnight
Russian air defense units destroyed 99 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russian news agencies reported.
Russian attack in Sumy region leaves three injured
Russian forces launched a nighttime attack on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, according to local authorities. The attack, the Kyiv Independent reports, targeted civilian infrastructure in the Kovpakiv district of the city of Sumy, resulting in three injuries. Governor Oleh Hryhorov said all the injured were hospitalized and are currently receiving medical treatment. The extent of the damage has not yet been disclosed.
Kharkiv Mayor: "Massive Russian drone attack underway"
A massive Russian drone strike is underway in Kharkiv , northeastern Ukraine, where several explosions were heard. The city's mayor, Igor Terekhov, announced the news, urging residents to stay in shelters. At least two buildings were reportedly hit in the attack.
Ukrainian drone strike blocks trains in Volgograd
Rail power supplies in Russia's Volgograd region have been disrupted following a Ukrainian drone attack, regional authorities announced.
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