Six Dead in Ukraine Amid Escalating Russia Strikes and Political Tensions

At least six people were killed and 21 injured in Ukraine due to Russian air strikes, with significant damage reported in Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attacks and called for more international support and weapons. Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones. Reports of a call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Putin were denied by the Kremlin, though Trump has spoken with Zelensky. Despite Russian advances in Ukraine, Western allies, including the UK, expect continued US support for Ukraine.