At least 11 people, including a child of just seven, are dead in the Kharkiv region after dozens of airstrikes on the city and surrounding areas, the region’s governor has said, writes news.sky.com.

In a Telegram post, Governor Oleh Sinegubov said Russian forces had launched as many as 66 strikes in Kharkiv, Ukraine"s second-largest city, and nearby areas.

Sky News could not independently verify these claims

Mr Sinegubov said at least 14 people had also been injured in the attacks, which he said struck a number of areas, including Saltivka, Pisochyn and Zolochiv.