Both Russia and Ukraine seek to gain advantages on the battlefield before possible negotiations to end the conflict. The contenders in the Ukraine war are focusing their attacks on the eastern front of the country,

A pre-dawn Russian missile salvo on the Ukrainian capital killed at least one civilian and injured four others on Wednesday, sparking several fires in the city of three million, Ukrainian officials said.

The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap.