Russian and Ukrainian strikes hit Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Kremenchuk; Odesa-bound ship targeted

Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged attacks, with Russian drone strikes killing two people in Kharkiv and damaging infrastructure in Kyiv and Kremenchuk. The strikes occurred ahead of a scheduled meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kharkiv governor Oleh Syniehubov reported two deaths and 11 injuries from shock and pressure near the city, while Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said a Russian air raid hit a residential building and transport infrastructure, causing fires. A university in Kremenchuk was also struck, injuring two people. Separately, Russia's Defense Ministry said its drones targeted a cargo ship carrying military supplies to Ukraine en route to the port of Odesa.