Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukraine, killing one person and injuring more than 100, including several children. Meanwhile, tensions between Moscow and Washington remain high despite ongoing ceasefire talks.
Russia Fires Missiles and Drones
On Tuesday, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces sent 139 attack and decoy drones, along with an Iskander-M ballistic missile. As a result, Ukrainian forces shot down 78 drones. However, 34 decoys disappeared from radar but caused no damage.
Shortly after Russia and the U.S. began ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian forces launched a missile attack on Sumy, a northeastern Ukrainian city. Consequently, civilians faced yet another wave of destruction.
Heavy Damage and Civilian Casualties
The strikes injured 110 people, including 23 children. Many victims are now receiving treatment in hospitals. Additionally, the attack damaged 26 buildings, including schools, a kindergarten, a hospital, and 16 residential buildings.
Missiles and drones hit multiple regions. For instance, in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a 36-year-old man was injured in the Synelnykove district, while a 40-year-old man suffered wounds in the Nikopol district, according to Governor Serhii Lysak.
Similarly, in Donetsk Oblast, Russian strikes injured one civilian in Lyman, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported. Meanwhile, in Kherson Oblast, the attack killed one person and injured six others. Furthermore, four houses suffered damage, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin confirmed.
In addition, in Poltava Oblast, drone debris caused a fire at a factory in Myrhorod district. As a result, two employees were injured, and one was hospitalized, Governor Volodymyr Kohut stated.
Russia and US Hold Talks Amid Attacks
Despite the violence, Moscow and Washington engaged in ceasefire discussions. On Tuesday, a Russian negotiator said Russia will continue “useful” talks with the U.S. and involve the UN and other countries.
“We talked about everything, it was an intense dialogue, not easy, but very useful for us and the Americans,” Grigory Karasin told the state-run TASS news agency. “Lots of problems were discussed.”
Although no major breakthroughs were made, he emphasized the importance of continued dialogue. “Of course, we are far from solving everything, from being in agreement on all points, but it seems that this type of discussion is very timely,” he said.
Looking ahead, Karasin confirmed Russia’s plan to continue negotiations. “We will continue doing it, adding in the international community, above all the United Nations and certain countries,” he stated.
For now, as airstrikes continue and casualties rise, the path to peace remains uncertain.
