Russian aerial blitz kills seven in Ukraine

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The attack combines an immediate civilian toll with broader risks for Ukraine’s energy system and European security. Reports said a Russian drone hit a highway linking Kyiv with the Black Sea port of Odesa, while multiple energy facilities were damaged. The strikes came amid continuing diplomatic engagement involving Zelenskyy, the United States and European partners, underscoring the gap between negotiations and conditions on the battlefield.

Sources: WFTV, Al Jazeera