Ukraine carries out strikes in multiple Russian regions, killing eight people, officials report. According to the reports, the attacks reach locations that are far from the active front line, with at least some strikes targeting areas hundreds of kilometres away from where fighting is taking place. The incident is described as part of a broader pattern of increased cross-border attacks between Moscow and Kyiv in recent months. The outlets link the development to an escalation in strike activity on both sides. They also note that U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have largely stalled, with negotiations remaining frozen. In this context, both countries continue to conduct strikes beyond the immediate battlefield, and officials attribute casualties to the reported Ukrainian attacks. The reports do not provide additional details on the specific targets beyond noting the geographic reach of the strikes and the resulting deaths. The information presented is based on official accounts and reflects the continuing, largely unchanged state of diplomacy alongside heightened military action.