Russian strikes hit 17 settlements in Kharkiv, injuring civilians

A fresh wave of Russian air and drone attacks battered the Kharkiv region over the last 24 hours, leaving two civilians injured and widespread destruction in its wake. Regional officials reported a 40-year-old man wounded in Kachalivka and a 50-year-old woman injured in Vysoke. These strikes targeted 17 settlements, using guided bombs, drones, and UAVs, marking a significant escalation in aerial assaults. The damage sprawled across multiple districts. Private homes, vehicles, and a historic 19th