Russian strikes kill six and injure 30 in southern and eastern Ukraine

Russian strikes in southern and eastern Ukraine on Monday killed at least six civilians and injured around 30. The attacks involved glide bombs, drones, and a ballistic missile, marking an increase in assaults on civilian areas. In Mykolaiv, five people died and a woman was injured when drones hit the city. An attack in Zaporizhzhia killed one and injured 21, including a child. A ballistic missile struck a building in Kryvyi Rih, injuring at least eight. Ukraine's intelligence agency reported destroying a Russian helicopter, while Russia claimed to have shot down 17 Ukrainian drones. The situation remains tense as both sides await changes in U.S. policy following the upcoming presidential transition.