Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of deadly missile attacks, resulting in multiple casualties. A strike on Russia’s Kursk region killed six, including a child, while a retaliatory missile barrage on Kyiv resulted in one fatality and extensive damage to embassies. Both nations maintain claims and counterclaims regarding the use of Western-supplied weaponry and violations of international law. Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested a strategic escalation, as the ongoing conflict sees renewed offensives in contested areas.