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Two killed, 11 needed medical assistance as Russia strikes Ukraine, local officials say

Two people were killed and another two wounded after Russia hit the northeastern Ukrainian region of Sumy with bombs, drones and missiles, Ukraine's police said on Friday.

Another nine, including four children, needed medical assistance after Russia hit Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv with bombs, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Telegram.

Reuters could not independently verify the details.

(Reporting by Jekaterīna Golubkova in Tokyo; Editing by Christopher Cushing and Jacqueline Wong)

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM.

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