Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills 11 and injures 84 in residential area

A Russian ballistic missile strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed 11 people, including two children, and injured 84 others. The attack damaged 15 buildings, including schools, and a search operation is ongoing. In a related development, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use longer-range missiles against targets in Russia. This marks the second time the U.S. has allowed such actions, following earlier permissions for shorter-range weapons. Ukraine faced a large-scale attack over the weekend, with Russia launching 120 missiles and 90 drones. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 144 of 210 air targets, but the strikes caused significant damage to energy infrastructure, raising concerns ahead of winter.