"Missile and Drone Strikes Escalate as Russia Retaliates in Kharkiv"

Russia retaliated with drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, after a deadly attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, which killed at least 24 people. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 21 of 49 Russian drones. The strikes in Kharkiv resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure and injuries, including a British journalist and a Ukrainian translator. Russia claimed to have targeted military facilities and accused Ukraine of terrorism at a U.N. Security Council meeting. The situation remains tense as Ukrainians anticipate further attacks.