Russia launched aerial bomb strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk, killing at least five people, according to officials. The attacks caused widespread destruction, damaged residential areas, and injured several civilians, as the conflict continues to escalate with renewed military operations across eastern and southern Ukraine.

Ukrainian officials say Russia's attack on Kramatorsk kills four, while a strike on Zaporizhzhia kills one.

Russia launched aerial bomb strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk, killing at least five people, according to officials. The attacks caused widespread…