Kyiv, Ukraine — At least three people were confirmed dead on Saturday following a fresh wave of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing volatility of the conflict.
Ukrainian and Russian officials reported casualties and damage across several regions, with attacks affecting both civilian and strategic targets overnight.
In central Ukraine, Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov confirmed that one civilian lost their life after a Russian strike hit a high-rise residential building. The mayor urged residents to avoid upper floors during attacks and seek shelter in underground areas where possible.
Meanwhile, across the border in Russia’s Rostov region, local authorities said a Ukrainian drone strike triggered a vehicle fire, claiming the lives of two people. Acting Governor Yuri Sliusar shared the update via Telegram, describing the incident as a “tragedy.”
Ukrainian cities including Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia were also targeted. In Kharkiv, Mayor Igor Terekhov reported sustained shelling lasting nearly three hours, involving guided bombs, ballistic missiles, and kamikaze drones.
In Zaporizhzhia, Governor Ivan Fedorov said multiple fires broke out following drone strikes—one damaging a residential property, while another hit a farm warehouse.
The escalation comes amid diplomatic deadlock. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed calls for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a meeting before the end of August. However, the Kremlin has dismissed the possibility of imminent negotiations, citing irreconcilable differences.
Ukraine continues to urge its Western allies for increased military support, as both sides remain entrenched in a deadly standoff with no immediate resolution in sight.
By Adeola Olaniya | July 26, 2025
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