6 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv continues drone counterstrikes

Six people have been killed in recent Russian attacks on Ukraine, according to local officials. The attacks included shelling in the Kherson area, resulting in two deaths and three injuries, as well as airstrikes in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, leading to two more fatalities. In response, Ukraine allegedly launched 27 drones in an attack on western Russia, with 18 drones shot down over the Kursk region. The attack has raised speculation that it may have targeted a nearby military airfield.