Cross-border attacks persist ahead of U.S. peace envoy visits to Kyiv and Moscow

Cross-border military strikes between Russia and Ukraine continued overnight despite scheduled visits by U.S. peace envoys to both capitals. Russian drone and missile bombardments across Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and other regions resulted in at least four civilian deaths and over a dozen injuries. Ukrainian forces launched drone strikes targeting a Russian oil refinery alongside sites in Belgorod and Sochi.

The ongoing hostilities follow claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that both nations agreed to refrain from targeting energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv would halt strikes on Russian energy targets only if Western partners ensure Moscow ceases attacks on Ukrainian power networks, civil infrastructure, and food supply lines. Reports also indicate both sides agreed to suspend strikes directly on Moscow and Kyiv during the diplomatic visits.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, CDM, N1, Vijesti