"Deadly Wave of Russian Strikes Hits Ukrainian Cities, Killing Civilians"

Russia launched a "massive" wave of strikes across Ukraine, resulting in four deaths and prompting evacuations in the Russian border city of Belgorod due to Ukrainian shelling. Both Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of causing civilian casualties, with Russia claiming to have targeted "military" sites. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa visited Kyiv and announced new deliveries of defense equipment, condemning Russia's attacks and expressing Japan's support for Ukraine.