**Russian Attacks Kill Three, Injure 15 in Ukraine**
May 16 was a day of heightened violence across Ukraine as Russian attacks claimed at least three lives and injured 15 civilians. This comes as Russia and Ukraine are set to hold direct negotiations for the first time since 2022.
In Donetsk Oblast, one person was killed and six others were injured in various locations within the region. Governor Vadym Filashkin reported on the attacks, which also damaged infrastructure.
**Regional Breakdown**
* In Kharkiv Oblast, an 88-year-old woman was injured during a Russian drone attack on Malyi Burluk.
* Later that morning, a 55-year-old woman was killed and four men were injured in Kupiansk after a similar drone attack at around 8 a.m.
* One person was killed and another was injured in Kherson Oblast as a result of Russian attacks. Three high-rise buildings and seven houses were damaged.
* A drone attack on Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa Oblast left three people injured, with one in critical condition. Multiple fires broke out but were quickly put out.
**Kyiv Under Attack**
Russian drones targeted Kyiv overnight, resulting in explosions and air defense fire within the city. Although no casualties were reported, fallen debris caused damage to a boiler room, windows, and cars in the Sviatoshynskyi district.
**Push for Ceasefire**
Ukraine and its allies have repeatedly called on Russia to implement an unconditional 30-day ceasefire as a first step towards peace. However, this demand continues to be rejected by Moscow.
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