Russia launched a massive attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing at least three and injuring many more. The attack, involving missiles, drones, and bombs, is considered the most powerful since the full-scale war began. This follows Russia's large-scale aerial assault on Thursday, seen as retaliation for a Ukrainian drone operation on Moscow. Ukraine's Foreign Minister condemned the attack as terror against civilians, while Russia claims the strikes targeted military facilities. A prisoner of war exchange was postponed, with accusations of non-cooperation exchanged between Russia and Ukraine.

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