Russian Missile Strikes Kharkiv Apartment, Kills 2, Injures 25; Moscow Denies Attack

• Russian missiles struck a multi-storey apartment building in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, on Friday.
• The attack killed at least two people and injured 25, with a woman and her son found under rubble.
• Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported two ballistic missiles "nearly destroyed a five-storey dwelling."
• Russia's Defence Ministry denied the attack, suggesting an explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition at a shopping centre.
• Kharkiv, 30 km from the border, is a frequent target and withstood early Russian advances in the 2022 invasion.

Why It Matters: Russian missile strike devastates Kharkiv apartment, killing 2, injuring 25, while Moscow denies involvement.