Russian strikes against targets across central and eastern Ukraine overnight injured at least six people, five of them passengers on a bus hit in the southern city of Kherson.

Russian troops have executed Ukrainian prisoners more than 150 times, Kyiv’s military intelligence agency said on Saturday. The agency reported multiple instances in which Russian troops received “direct orders to kill” prisoners of war, and said there had been a sharp rise in executions since 2024.

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The Kherson section of the frontline presents unique challenges, with the Dnipro River serving as a significant geographical barrier for the enemy. Unable to launch large-scale infantry attacks, Russian forces have intensified their use of drones,

The crucial fight being slugged out between Russia, Ukraine and their allies is for the ear of US President Donald Trump, who seems increasingly frustrated with efforts to broker peace.

Russia claims the hotels have housed military targets, but Reporters Without Borders says the attacks are aimed at reducing coverage of the war.

In a statement on social media, Zelenskyy said emergency workers in Kyiv were continuing to clear debris from Russian missiles and drones that hit the capital during the night. Rescue operations were ongoing.

Russia carried out a massive night attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles. Zelenskyy on Telegram called for increased pressure on Moscow over the prolonged war. According to the president, on the night of May 24,