Russia Escalates Ukraine Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Deadly missile and drone attacks target Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv, killing civilians, including children, while diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict remain at an impasse.

A Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih killed 19 people, including nine children, and injured over 70, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the city since the war began.
Ukraine declared three days of mourning for the victims of the Kryvyi Rih attack, which damaged residential buildings, schools, and vehicles in a densely populated area.
Russia launched further missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other regions over the weekend, killing at least one person and injuring several others, with widespread damage reported.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. for its muted response to the attacks and called for stronger international pressure on Russia to end its aggression.
Diplomatic efforts led by the U.S. to secure an unconditional ceasefire have stalled, as Russia continues its intensified aerial campaign and rejects peace proposals.