"Russian Drone Strike Kills 7 in Kharkiv, Ukraine"

On day 719 of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv killed seven people, including three children, while drone strikes in Kyiv and southern Ukraine caused civilian injuries and infrastructure damage. Ukrainian intelligence reported evidence of Russian forces using Elon Musk's Starlink internet service. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced senior military appointments, and the US Senate moved closer to passing a $61bn aid package for Ukraine despite opposition. Former US President Trump's comments on NATO and Russia were criticized, while Finland elected a new president who supports Ukraine. The final list of candidates for Russia's presidential election includes President Putin and three pro-invasion politicians, and a Ukrainian prisoner died in a Russian prison while on trial for espionage. NATO's Stoltenberg called on Europe to increase arms production to support Ukraine and prevent prolonged confrontation with Russia.