At least five people were killed and more than 20 injured in Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities. The strikes targeted areas in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, causing damage to residential buildings, businesses, and other civilian infrastructure. Officials said three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in attacks on the town of Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region. Several others were wounded, and emergency services responded to fires and structural damage caused by the strikes. In the city of Kharkiv, a separate drone attack injured 16 people, including children. Images released by authorities showed damaged buildings and burned vehicles following the assault. Meanwhile, authorities in the Donetsk region reported two deaths and multiple injuries after attacks on several towns. Local officials said rescue and recovery operations continued throughout the affected areas. The latest strikes come amid an escalation in military activity between the two countries. Ukraine has increased long-range drone operations against targets inside Russia, while Russian forces continue large-scale missile and drone attacks across Ukraine. Despite the ongoing fighting, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said diplomatic efforts remain active. He described a recent phone conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as “very positive” and expressed hope that international diplomacy could help move the conflict toward a resolution. Zelenskyy said discussions focused on efforts to end the war and maintain international support for Ukraine. He also held meetings with European leaders in London, where they discussed security assistance and future diplomatic initiatives. The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and pledged continued cooperation on military, economic, and diplomatic measures aimed at increasing pressure on Russia. Zelenskyy also said preparations are underway for upcoming international summits, where Ukraine's security and the future of the conflict are expected to remain major topics of discussion. The war, now in its fourth year, continues to cause heavy casualties and destruction, while diplomatic efforts to achieve a lasting peace face significant challenges.