At least one person was killed in an overnight drone attack by Russia on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, the State Emergency Service said on Friday.

Footage released by the Service showed firefighters battling flames and removing a body from the rubble of a damaged building.

Local authorities reported that one non-residential building and several civilian vehicles caught fire in the attack.

Russia continues to launch drone attacks against targets in Ukraine.

Western leaders have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace efforts and avoiding serious negotiations.