Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine as Kharkiv Suffers Deadly Drone Strike

Two killed and 35 injured, including five children, in Kharkiv drone attack, as Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes and prepares for potential spring offensive.

Russian forces launched 111 drones overnight, with 65 intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, causing significant damage in Kharkiv and other regions.
A military hospital in Kharkiv was deliberately targeted, killing two civilians and injuring 35, prompting Ukraine to accuse Russia of committing war crimes.
President Zelensky reported over 1,000 drones and 1,310 glide bombs launched by Russia in the past week, emphasizing the need for increased Western support.
Ground fighting has intensified, with over 200 daily clashes reported, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian forces have repelled numerous attacks.
Ukraine warns of a looming Russian spring offensive and accuses Moscow of stalling peace talks to prepare for further aggression.