Ukraine's second city 'under missile attack', mayor says

Putin Accuses Zelenskiy of 'Seizing Presidency' in Ukraine as he Remains in Power After Expired Term

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'Shadow of Ukraine war hangs over D-Day commemorations'

Any French military in Ukraine would be a 'legitimate target' for Russian forces, Lavrov says

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will soon be permitted to strike inside Russia with western weapons

The comments come a day after two anonymous US officials indicated that the Biden administration was prepared to let Ukraine use American weaponry to strike inside Russia but only in the defence of the northern region of Kharkiv.

WATCH: Russian strikes kill four, wound 23 in Kharkiv

Early Friday, Russian strikes on Kharkiv killed four and wounded twenty-three, including children, an ambulance medic, and a police officer.

Biden allows Ukraine to hit Russia territory with US arms to defend Kharkiv

German Defence Minister announces €500 million military support package for Ukraine

Russia launched a fresh offensive in Kharkiv earlier this month and Ukrainian military commanders reported a renewed build-up of Russian troops in the north of the region on Thursday.

WATCH: Nighttime strike on Kharkiv leaves seven injured

The Russian army struck southern Kharkiv, hitting the administrative building of Kharkiv Heating Networks. The blast shattered windows in nearby residences and damaged several vehicles.