Russian strikes in Ukraine kill five as Putin warns Europe against troop deployment, escalating tensions ahead of winter.

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed five civilians and wounded dozens as Moscow intensified its air campaign. The attacks coincided with Vladimir Putin's warning that any European troop deployment would mean direct conflict with Russia.

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 eight 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.