Sat May 03 01:46:08 UTC 2025: ## Russia Launches Drone Attack on Kharkiv, Injuring Dozens Amid Renewed US Sanctions Push

**Kharkiv, Ukraine/Washington D.C. – May 3, 2024** – A massive Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has resulted in at least 46 injuries. The attack, which targeted twelve locations across four central districts, struck a high-rise apartment building, causing significant damage and fires. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the extent of the damage and casualties.

Meanwhile, Russia claims its forces are continuing offensive operations in Ukraine’s Sumy region, creating a “security strip” near the border after allegedly expelling Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region in Russia. The veracity of this claim is yet to be independently verified.

In a significant development, the United States is preparing a new wave of economic sanctions against Russia, targeting entities such as the state-owned energy giant Gazprom. Three unnamed US officials stated that these measures aim to pressure Moscow into negotiating a peace deal. This move comes as US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued renewed calls for a negotiated settlement to the conflict, expressing concern over the lack of a clear path to resolution and highlighting the need for a breakthrough “very soon.” The officials did not explicitly specify what role President Donald Trump was playing in the sanctions or peace initiatives, aside from his stated goal of ending the war.

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