"Deadly Russian Missile Strikes Hit Kyiv and Kharkiv in Ukraine"

Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing six people and injuring dozens, with residential buildings reduced to rubble. Ukrainian forces shot down 21 of the 41 missiles fired. The Kremlin denied targeting civilians and vowed to continue the invasion, while Ukrainian officials called for international support. The toll adds to the thousands killed since the invasion began in 2022, with Ukraine prioritizing gaining control of its airspace.