At least three people were killed in overnight drone attacks on port cities in Russia and Ukraine, as both sides continue to strike targets during the ongoing war.
In Russia, a Ukrainian drone attack on the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk killed a child and injured another child and a woman. Dozens of buildings were damaged, including homes, while the city's grain terminal was also affected. Russian authorities said hundreds of Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight.
In Ukraine, two people were killed in a Russian drone attack on the southern city of Kherson, according to regional officials. Other Russian attacks damaged infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, including a fire at a shopping centre and damage to port infrastructure.
The attacks come amid an intensifying campaign by both Russia and Ukraine against ports, shipping and logistics infrastructure around the Black Sea. These strikes are particularly significant because the region is important for Ukraine's grain exports and Russia's energy and maritime trade.
The latest violence comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain uncertain, with Ukraine continuing to push for negotiations while both sides maintain military pressure.