Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, causing the death of four people in Kharkiv and injuring another six.

On Tuesday morning, Russia launched the most intense wave of missile attacks this year against Ukraine, particularly targeting the cities of Kharkiv and Kyiv. Following the strikes, four people were killed in Kharkiv, and six others were injured, according to regional governor Oleh Syniehubov. In Kyiv, the attack was brief but intense, with no initial information about casualties or damage. Approximately 20 ballistic missiles were launched within a span of nearly an hour, which has been described as the most sustained attack on Ukraine since the beginning of the year. Ukrainian armed forces did not provide further details about the attack, and Russian authorities did not comment on the incident.