Russia launched one of its deadliest attacks on western Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens in the city of Ternopil. Two residential blocks were hit by drones and missiles, with Ukrainian officials reporting that 14 children were among the 64 wounded. Strikes also targeted the regions of Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk, while separate drone attacks in Kharkiv injured more than 30 people. Widespread power outages were reported across multiple regions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 470 drones and 47 missiles, causing “significant destruction” and leaving many trapped under rubble. Videos from Ternopil showed one apartment block collapsed from the third to the ninth floor, with fires and heavy smoke visible across the area. Infrastructure, including energy and transport facilities, suffered severe damage in several regions as emergency workers continued rescue efforts through the night.

The strikes came a day after Ukraine confirmed firing US-supplied ATACMS missiles at targets inside Russia for the first time. In response, Russia accused Ukraine of launching missiles at Voronezh, all of which it claimed were intercepted. Meanwhile, tensions rose across the region, with Romania reporting a Russian drone entering its airspace and Poland scrambling jets following the attacks. Diplomatic movements also intensified, with Zelensky traveling to Ankara for talks as both sides remain deeply divided on any potential peace solution.

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