Four children were among at least 14 people injured in an overnight Russian air attack on the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said.
Two high-rise residential buildings were hit in the strikes, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, without specifying if they were hit directly or as a result of falling debris.
Everyone is receiving medical assistance, some have been hospitalized, Kyiv's military administration said in a post on Telegram.
Meanwhile, Russian air defences destroyed a drone heading towards Moscow, according to the city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin.
The strikes come as US President Donald Trump stated that he would only meet Russian President Vladimir Putin if he was assured of a productive deal, following the collapse of recent plans for the two to meet in Budapest. Trump's comments reflect ongoing frustration amidst failed negotiations with Russia over the Ukraine conflict.
Continuing developments in the diplomatic landscape include statements from senior Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who indicated a potential path to a diplomatic resolution, responding to Ukraine's President Zelensky’s tempered position regarding front lines as negotiation starting points.
As tensions escalate, observers remain watchful of the evolving conflict and the aftermath of these damaging strikes in Kyiv.
