Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Include Attack on Military Hospital, Ukraine Alleges War Crimes

Ukrainian officials report civilian and military casualties in recent Russian attacks and call for stronger international pressure to enforce a ceasefire.

Russian forces targeted a military hospital in Kharkiv, injuring Ukrainian soldiers, according to the Ukrainian Army.
Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of committing war crimes by attacking civilian infrastructure, including the hospital, in violation of international humanitarian law.
The attacks on Kharkiv also resulted in two civilian deaths and 30 injuries, including children, as reported by the local prosecutor's office.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the international community to increase pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire, citing stalled U.S.-mediated negotiations.
Russia announced the capture of three villages in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions, signaling continued territorial advances despite ongoing peace talks.