Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump

What happened: Russia launched aerial strikes on civilian targets across 9 Ukrainian regions. The strikes came as relations between Ukraine and the United States deteriorated this week. Key numbers: 9 Ukrainian regions struck. Why it matters: Fears are mounting that the sharp deterioration in Ukraine-US relations could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia's escalating aerial assaults as winter approaches. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Russia launched aerial strikes on civilian targets across 9 Ukrainian regions. The strikes came as relations between Ukraine and the United States deteriorated this week.

Fears are mounting that the sharp deterioration in Ukraine-US relations could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia's escalating aerial assaults as winter approaches.