Russian Drone Strikes in Kharkiv Kill Two, Hit Military Hospital
Ukraine calls the attack a war crime and urges stronger Western responses as Russia claims further territorial gains in eastern Ukraine.
- Russian drone strikes on March 29 targeted multiple locations in Kharkiv, including a military hospital, residential buildings, and commercial properties.
- The strikes resulted in at least two civilian deaths, 30 injuries, and significant material damage, with a 15-year-old girl critically injured.
- Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime by deliberately targeting the protected military hospital under international law.
- President Zelensky reported 172 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed drones, were launched across Ukraine in a single night, marking a sharp escalation in attacks.
- U.S.-mediated peace negotiations remain stalled, while Russia claims territorial advances in Donetsk and Zaporijia regions.