At least five people have been killed as Ukraine and Russia traded strikes, with Russian forces hitting a second bridge, in the latest escalation of aerial attacks between the two countries.
The exchanges mark a continuation of the pattern of long-range strikes that has intensified in recent weeks, targeting infrastructure and cities far from the front lines. Ukrainian officials reported casualties from the overnight attacks, while emergency services worked at strike sites.
The war, now in its fifth year since Russia’s full-scale invasion, continues to inflict a heavy toll on civilians. Diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire have repeatedly stalled, and both sides have stepped up attacks on energy and transport infrastructure ahead of winter.