Russia launches wave of missile strikes across Ukraine, civilian casualties reported

Russia initiated a series of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, targeting residential and industrial buildings and resulting in civilian casualties. Russia claims to have hit military-industrial targets from sea and air. This comes amid the "special military operation" Russia launched against Ukraine in February 2022. Russian President Putin hosted families of deceased service personnel at his residence, commending their heroism and assuring government support for the soldiers' families. The attacks underscore the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with significant military and civilian implications.