The acting governor of Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia said more than a dozen people were hurt and several apartment buildings were damaged.

Ukrainian forces are increasing the intensity of long-range drone strikes deep into Russia ahead of Friday's planned meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin.

President Trump said Russia's drone attacks against Ukraine Thursday were part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's negotiation strategy ahead of talks in Alaska. "He's trying to set a stage," Trump said on Air Force One on his way to meet with Putin.