Ukraine Denies Postponing Prisoner Swaps Amid Russian Attacks on Kharkiv

Russian Attacks on Kharkiv

• 💥 Kharkiv, one of Ukraine's largest cities, was attacked overnight with drones, missiles, and guided bombs, resulting in several deaths and over 60 injuries.
• 🎯 Attacks targeted multi-story and private residential buildings, as well as educational and infrastructure facilities.
• 🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the attacks were not retaliatory but aimed at the "complete destruction of life."

Prisoner Swap Allegations Denied

• 🗣️ Ukraine has denied Russian claims that it indefinitely postponed prisoner swaps, accusing Moscow of "playing dirty games."
• 🤝 A Ukrainian official stated that Moscow should return to constructive work, refuting Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky's assertion of an unexpected indefinite postponement.
• 🕊️ Previously, at peace talks in Istanbul, both sides had agreed to swap more prisoners and return the bodies of fallen soldiers.

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Bombers

• ✈️ A Ukrainian drone attack last weekend is believed to have damaged approximately 10% of Russia's strategic bomber fleet.
• ⚠️ The attack occurred while some of these aircraft were being prepared for strikes on Ukraine, according to a senior German military official.