Ukraine and Russia trade deadly strikes as Moscow pounds Kyiv and Odesa, killing at least 13

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Ukraine and Russia exchanged deadly strikes over the weekend, with at least 13 people killed and 90 injured in Ukraine as Moscow intensified its bombardment of Ukrainian cities, according to local authorities . Russian officials reported five deaths in Ukrainian drone attacks on Belgorod and Tatarstan, including strikes on an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk .
Ukraine confirmed drone strikes on Russian oil refineries in the Samara and Krasnodar regions, as well as a warehouse in Belgorod . Russian strikes targeted Kyiv, killing three civilians in Pukhivka, and hit the Odesa Thermal Power Plant and seven substations, causing widespread blackouts .
A World Health Organization warehouse in Dnipro was destroyed in a Russian strike, with 170 pallets of medical supplies lost. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attack, stating, “Attacks on health care MUST STOP” .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea of preparing to deploy up to 50,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war effort, urging South Korea to provide air defense systems . UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warned allies to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses ahead of winter .
Russia launched a record 377 ballistic and cruise missiles at Ukraine in July, with only 29% of ballistic missiles intercepted, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence. Moscow has exceeded production targets for key missile systems, including Zircon and Oniks, while halting production of Kinzhal and Kh-32 missiles .
Ukraine’s General Staff reported 254 combat engagements on Sunday, with Russian losses including 1,470 soldiers and 540 pieces of equipment . Russian forces claimed to have captured two villages in Donetsk Oblast, though Ukraine has not confirmed the losses .
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