Ukraine Reports 11 Dead in Eastern Town After Russian Strike

In eastern Ukraine, the town of Pokrovsk was hit by a Russian missile attack that resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including five children, with eight additional individuals wounded. The regional governor, Vadym Filashkin, stated that S-300 missiles were used in the strike, and the main target appeared to be a residential home that housed a family of six. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned the attack, suggesting that Russia is deliberately targeting civilian areas.

Amidst the ongoing conflict, Ukraine's military is conducting a counteroffensive aimed at reclaiming occupied territories and has claimed a successful strike on the Saki military airbase in the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula. The Ukrainian air defense forces have also reportedly shot down six anti-ship missiles over the Black Sea. This military action comes as Ukraine continues to seek support from Western allies.

Meanwhile, reports from Russia indicate that local officials in Belgorod claimed to have intercepted an "air target" near the border with Ukraine. The attack on the Crimean bridge, a vital supply route for Russia's military efforts, has resulted in a temporary suspension of traffic. The Kharkiv region prosecutor's office has presented evidence that missiles supplied by North Korea were used by Russia in attacks against Ukraine.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the aftermath of the missile strikes, with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) having already conducted a rescue from the rubble and extinguished a related fire. President Zelenskyy has extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack.