At a Glance
- Ukrainian drones killed two people in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions.
- Three people were wounded in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
- The death toll from a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv rose to five.
- Why it matters: The strikes come as Ukraine and European allies push for Paris peace talks, heightening tensions on both sides.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian border regions have claimed two lives and wounded several others, officials said Sunday, just days before Paris-hosted peace negotiations.
Border Region Casualties
Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that a drone struck a car, killing one person and wounding two others, including a child. In the Kursk region, governor Alexander Khinshtein said a drone hit a village, killing one person.
- Belgorod: 1 death, 2 wounded (including a child)
- Kursk: 1 death, 0 wounded
Kharkiv Region and Missile Strike
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said three people were wounded overnight in Kharkiv from drone strikes. Mayor Ihor Terekhov added that the death toll from a Friday missile attack had risen to five after body parts were found under rubble.
| Region | Drone deaths | Drone wounded | Missile deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgorod | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kursk | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kharkiv | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Peace Talks Context
The attacks followed visits by European and other national-security advisers to Kyiv to discuss security guarantees and economic support amid a U.S. diplomatic push for peace. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had shared all documents with the advisers and that meetings with the Ukrainian General Staff, military sector, and U.S. representatives would take place in Paris.
Key Takeaways
- Two people were killed by Ukrainian drones in Belgorod and Kursk.
- Three people were wounded in Kharkiv from drone strikes; missile attack deaths rose to five.
- The violence occurs as Ukraine and allies intensify efforts for Paris peace talks.
The escalating front-line violence underscores the urgency of the Paris negotiations, where diplomatic solutions must contend with ongoing attacks.
