Russian forces launched a second strike on downtown Kharkiv on the evening of July 25, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov. "Another impact has been recorded in the downtown area, not far from the first strike.

Five people have been killed in Ukraine and Russia after the two countries exchanged overnight drone and missile attacks.

Ukraine and Russia attacked targets on each other's territory on Thursday after brief direct talks between the two sides failed to make any progress on steps to end nearly three-and-a-half years of war.