Russian strikes killed three civilians and wounded dozens across several Ukrainian cities on Saturday. The attacks coincided with Vladimir Putin's warning that any European troop deployment would mean direct conflict with Russia.

Russian strikes have killed three civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials.

Russian drones struck the industrial city of Pavlohrad in southeastern Ukraine, killing five people, as well as hitting a petrol station in Kyiv and an international agribusiness facility in Dnipro as Russia continues attacks on logistics and economic targets.