La Derecha Diario Russian attacks leave dead in Kharkiv and Sumy as pressure for peace grows
Bombings in Kharkiv and Sumy left civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure; the U.S. is considering new sanctions against Moscow
Russian troops launched an air offensive against the Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv and Sumy. The result was at least two dead, dozens injured, and severe damage to civilian buildings and productive areas, according to local authorities.
In Kharkiv, an 82-year-old woman died in Kupyansk, while six people were injured in different parts of the region. The attacks included Geran-2, Molniya, and FPV drones, which struck homes, a store, and an agricultural company, where animals also died.
In Sumy, more than 10 explosions caused by drones triggered fires in houses and power outages. Although no victims were reported in that region, critical infrastructure suffered serious damage.
Escalation on the battlefield
Between August 24 and 25, Russia carried out nearly 140 attacks against 46 settlements in Sumy. The result: one person dead, several injured, and severe damage to civilian facilities. Regional chief Sergiy Kryvosheyenko reported that men and women of different ages were injured by the bombings.
The attacks demonstrate that Moscow continues to systematically strike the civilian population, which increases allegations of war crimes.
United States response
From Washington, Vice President JD Vance warned that they do not rule out additional sanctions against Russia. He stated that the goal is to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin and accelerate the path to peace.
"We still have many cards in our hand. The President of the United States has multiple options to apply pressure and try to end this conflict, and that's what we're going to do," Vance said in an interview with NBC.
The official emphasized that, although Russia shows no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire, the United States keeps both diplomatic channels and economic pressure tools open.
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