Russian Drone Strike in Northern Ukraine Kills Five, Including One-Year-Old

On the night of June 13, 2024, a Russian drone strike targeted the city of Pryluky in northern Ukraine. According to Viacheslav Chaus, the regional governor, at least five people were killed in the attack, among them a one-year-old child. The incident is part of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The strike occurred shortly after reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump had a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though there is no confirmed connection between the two events. Ukrainian officials have condemned the attack, emphasizing the continued threat to civilian populations in the conflict zone. The use of drones has become a common tactic in the conflict, often resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. International organizations and governments have repeatedly called for the protection of civilians and adherence to international humanitarian law.