New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children
New Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight.
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