Ukraine strikes Russian regions 600km away, killing eight, Russia says

Ukraine expanded drone strikes deep into Russian territory, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure far from the front line. Russia reported 635 intercepted drones and eight confirmed deaths across multiple regions, while Ukraine characterized the operations as retaliation against military and economic assets financing the war effort. Both sides simultaneously reported strikes on the other's civilian and commercial targets, signaling intensified cross-border attacks on non-frontline infrastructure amid stalled mediation efforts. The strikes' scope and distance challenge existing air-defense claims and may affect commercial operations, energy supplies, and civilian safety in affected regions.