Russian Iskander-M strike kills 3 at Kharkiv memorial run

A Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile struck Natalyne, Kharkiv region, during an annual memorial run for fallen soldiers, killing three including a police officer and injuring two. The attack follows a pattern of Russian strikes on civilian gatherings in the region, but the targeting of a memorial event may signal an escalation in targeting civilian activities. Local prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into negligence by event organizers, indicating potential lapses in security protocols.