Russia Escalates Drone and Bomb Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Civilians and Infrastructure

Ukrainian forces repel intensified assaults near Pokrovsk as Kharkiv endures deadly drone strikes on residential areas and a military hospital.

Russian forces launched over 150 glide bombs and 111 drones in the past 24 hours, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 65 drones.
A Russian drone strike in Kharkiv killed two people and injured 35, including five children, targeting a military hospital, residential areas, and a shopping center.
Ukraine has accused Russia of committing war crimes for deliberately targeting the military hospital in Kharkiv, violating international humanitarian law.
Intense ground fighting continues, with Ukrainian forces repelling 31 Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk sector earlier today, part of ongoing clashes across the front line.
President Zelenskyy has called for stronger Western support, warning of a potential Russian spring offensive and highlighting the need for enhanced air defense systems.