MOSCOW

Kyiv claimed Friday that Russian strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Sumy killed two people and injured at least 87.

In Kharkiv, a Russian strike damaged multi-story residential buildings, an educational institution, and several vehicles, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said.

One person was killed and 87 others were injured in the attack, including six children, it added.

A separate drone attack in Sumy killed one person, authorities said.

The number of casualties may rise as rescue operations continue and debris is cleared, emergency services said.

Additional strikes were reported in the Dnipro, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Donetsk regions.

"This is how Russia began this Good Friday – with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds – maiming our people and cities," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X, referring to the Christian holiday days before Easter.

Russia has yet to comment on Ukraine's claims, and independent verification is challenging due to the ongoing conflict.