Russian Attack Kills 3 in Ukraine’s Sumy Region

A Russian drone strike on Saturday killed three individuals in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, according to local officials. The victims were identified as drivers for the private Ukrainian postal and courier service, Nova Poshta. The strike hit a civilian facility, igniting a large fire, reported The Associated Press.

This incident follows a series of recent Russian attacks across Ukraine. In the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian drone attack on Friday night struck a shopping center, resulting in injuries and a fire that spread across a 500-square-meter area.

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A large fire broke out when a drone struck a 'civilian facility,' adding that the victims were drivers for private Ukrainian postal and courier service Nova Poshta.

Earlier on Friday, a major Russian assault targeted a site near Kyiv that was hosting a defense industry event. That attack resulted in at least 10 fatalities and nearly 100 injuries, underscoring the ongoing intensity of the conflict.

Adding to the tension, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a warning late Friday. Based on intelligence assessments, he indicated that Russia was preparing missiles for a large-scale attack on Ukraine, with potential strikes anticipated within the next 48 hours.

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Intelligence assessments indicated that Russia was preparing missiles for a large attack on Ukraine, saying there were indications that this could happen in the next 48 hours.