At least 14 people have been killed after Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh aerial attacks, with officials in both countries reporting casualties from strikes carried out on Sunday.
According to official reports, Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory killed at least nine people, while Russian strikes across Ukraine claimed five lives.
The latest exchange underscores the continued escalation of the conflict, which has now entered its fifth year, with both sides stepping up long-range attacks despite ongoing international efforts to end the war.
DailyInsightNG report that Russia has increasingly relied on long-range missile strikes, while Ukraine has continued launching retaliatory attacks deep inside Russian territory.
According to United Nations data, civilian casualties in Ukraine have risen significantly this year as Russian missile attacks have become more frequent and increasingly difficult for Ukrainian air defence systems to intercept.
Ukraine has, in turn, expanded its cross-border operations, targeting facilities including energy infrastructure and commercial warehouses in Russia as part of efforts to increase pressure on Moscow and encourage negotiations.
The renewed attacks highlight the absence of a lasting diplomatic breakthrough, with both countries continuing military operations despite repeated international calls for a ceasefire.
As the conflict persists, concerns remain over the growing humanitarian impact, particularly on civilians living in areas affected by the continued exchanges of missile and drone attacks.