Kharkiv
Coverage of Kharkiv in the Nexus archive.
- Russian attacks kill 3 across Ukraine, strikes Kyiv for second consecutive night
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukraine, including one in Kyiv, which experienced consecutive night strikes. Ukraine’s Air Force reported 169 drones and seven missiles launched by Russia, with significant damage to infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia. Russia claimed to target arms facilities in Kyiv and reported downing Ukrainian drones in Saratov and Rostov regions.
- Russian attacks kill 3 across Ukraine, strikes Kyiv for second consecutive night
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukraine on July 8, 2026, including one in Kyiv where strikes occurred for the second consecutive night. The attacks involved 169 long-range drones and seven missiles, with Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting most. Russian officials claimed targeting arms facilities in Kyiv, while Ukrainian regions like Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia reported casualties and damage.
- Russian attacks kill 3 across Ukraine, strikes Kyiv for second consecutive night
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukraine, including one in Kyiv, where explosions occurred for the second consecutive night. Ukraine's Air Force reported 169 drones and seven missiles fired by Russia, with significant damage to infrastructure. Russian officials claimed strikes on Ukrainian arms facilities and downed multiple drones.
- 2 Killed, 20 Injured in Russian Morning Missile Attack on Kharkiv
Russia launched a morning missile attack on Kharkiv, killing two civilians and injuring 20 others. The attack also damaged residential buildings in the city.
- Kharkiv Launches Ukraine's First Digital Evacuation System
Ukraine has launched its first digital evacuation system called 'Poruch' in Kharkiv and Lozova, allowing displaced residents to view housing options and reserve beds before evacuating. A two-week test showed a 73% increase in evacuation agreement rates, improving coordination in frontline communities.
- Russian Strike on Kharkiv Kills One, Injures 20 Including Four Children
One person was killed and 20 others, including four children, were injured when Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs and drones. The strike damaged residential buildings, set vehicles ablaze, and hit gas stations in two districts, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
- Nigeria: Nigerian Student Dies After Suffering Injuries in Russian Airstrike
A 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Nnani Adaobi Marian, died after sustaining critical injuries in a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, days before her graduation ceremony.
- Medvedev Outlines Plans to Expand Russian ‘Security Zone’ into 3 Ukrainian Regions
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, announced plans to expand a 'security zone' into Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions in Ukraine. The statement, from Russian state media, follows Putin's declarations on continuing strikes and creating buffer zones.
- Civilian Casualties Mount in Continued Russian Strikes Across Ukraine
Russian forces have continued attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructural damage. In Sumy, a 33-year-old woman and her 5-year-old daughter were killed in an aerial bomb strike, with their 13-year-old daughter hospitalized. Strikes also caused injuries and damage in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia, including damage to the regional administration building in the latter.
- Putin Announces Continuation of Strikes Against Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian forces will continue strikes targeting Ukraine’s military-industrial complex and infrastructure, and plans to expand a security zone in Kharkiv and Sumy. The statements follow recent Russian aerial attacks on residential and storage facilities in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, as well as daytime bombardments in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia that caused civilian casualties.
- Russian Guided Bombs in Kharkiv Kill Teen, Wound 32, Including Children
Russian armed forces launched seven guided bomb strikes on Kharkiv, hitting three districts and resulting in one 15-year-old boy killed and 32 people wounded, including children. Private homes were damaged, and fires were reported in the affected areas.
- Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound 40 in Ukraine
Russian missiles and drones killed 12 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine, with attacks in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Zelenskyy called for enhanced European air defenses against Russian strikes, while Putin acknowledged Ukrainian drone attacks disrupting Russian fuel supplies but refused to concede in the war.
- Ukraine Secures Release of Seven Civilians from Russian Captivity
Ukraine has secured the release of seven civilians held in Russian captivity since 2022. The individuals, captured during the occupation of regions including Mariupol, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk, were returned through humanitarian negotiations with Russian officials.
- Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack across 12 Russian regions, Crimea, the Black Sea, and the Azov Sea. Ukrainian long-range drones have targeted Russian oil and energy facilities, disrupting fuel supplies and military operations. Two civilians were killed in Russian attacks on Kharkiv, while a chemical plant and hydroelectric facility in Tula region were reportedly damaged.
- Russian Overnight Strikes Wound Six Across Ukraine as Kyiv Sounds Air Alert
Russian overnight strikes wounded six people across Ukraine, including two in Zaporizhzhia, three in Sumy, and one in Kharkiv. Kyiv issued an air raid alert, urging residents to seek shelter, while Zaporizhzhia officials reported damage to homes, a service station, and a gas station.
- Russian Drone Strikes Target Civilians in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson
Russian drone strikes occurred in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson on June 21, resulting in a 61-year-old man being hospitalized with severe shrapnel wounds in Kherson and one injury reported at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia. No casualties were reported in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district where a shopping center parking lot was struck.
- Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed
Russia struck an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, resulting in one death. Rescuers retrieved a body from the rubble following the missile attack.
- Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine’s Kharkiv city, killing 1
Russia struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine, including a 6-year-old. A drone attack also killed a man and injured a woman in Kharkiv. Ukraine's air force reported downing most of 99 Russian drones, while Russian air defenses repelled a drone attack on a Siberian oil refinery.
- Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv city, killing 1
Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a child.
- Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine’s Kharkiv city, killing 1
Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine, including a child. The attack caused significant casualties and damage to the building.
- Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv city, killing 1
Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine, including a child. Ukraine's air force shot down most of 99 Russian drones launched overnight, while Russian air defenses repelled a drone attack on a Siberian oil refinery. Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities to disrupt war funding, causing fuel shortages in some areas.
- Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv city, killing 1
Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine, including a child. A drone attack on a civilian car in Kharkiv also killed one and injured another. Ukraine's air force reported shooting down 92 of 99 Russian drones, while Russia's Defense Ministry claimed intercepting 177 Ukrainian drones.
- Russia Strikes Kharkiv With Guided Bombs, Damaging 15 Homes and Injuring Civilians
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, damaging 15 homes and a warehouse and injuring civilians. The same night, they also struck Sumy with a Molniya drone, as reported by Mayor Ihor Terekhov, who noted the victims' numbers and conditions are still being assessed.
- A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a sacred landmark, officials say
A Russian barrage in Ukraine killed 11 people and damaged the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a historic cathedral. Attacks targeted Kyiv and Kharkiv, injuring 53 and hitting civilian sites including buildings and markets. Zelenskyy urged G7 countries to respond decisively, while Trump discussed the conflict with both Zelenskyy and Putin.
- A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a sacred landmark, officials say
A Russian barrage in Ukraine killed 11 people and damaged the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century Orthodox Christian cathedral. The attack involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv, with President Zelenskyy calling for decisive G7 support and increased pressure on Russia.
- Russia unleashes a barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 and damaging a religious landmark, officials say
Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles, killing 11 people and damaging the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery. The strikes occurred after phone calls between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Russia unleashes a barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 and damaging a religious landmark, officials say
Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine using hundreds of drones and missiles, killing 11 people and damaging the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a historic religious site. The strikes targeted Kyiv and Kharkiv, with Ukrainian officials citing civilian casualties and fires at residential and commercial buildings.
- Russia unleashes a major barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 and damaging a renowned religious site
Russia launched a major nighttime bombardment on Ukraine, killing 11 people and damaging the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra religious site. The attack involved hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urging G7 countries to respond decisively.
- Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv, kills rescuers in Kharkiv
A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine killed rescue personnel in Kharkiv and four people in Kyiv on Monday, setting apartment buildings ablaze and sparking a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a significant religious landmark.
- Russian drone and missile barrage on Ukraine's biggest cities kill at least 10 people
Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv killed at least 10 civilians and injured dozens, with Zelenskyy urging G7 leaders to respond decisively. The assault included hundreds of drones and missiles targeting civilian and defense sites, damaging a historic religious site and residential buildings.
- Zelensky Calls for ‘Decisive’ G7 Response After Russian Strikes
Zelensky urged G7 leaders to respond decisively to Russia after Russian strikes killed nine people in Kyiv and Kharkiv and damaged infrastructure. The attacks injured many and targeted civilian and transport facilities across several Ukrainian regions.
- Large-scale Russian attack sparks fire at historic monastery and other sites in Ukraine, in photos
A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine caused a fire at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery and killed rescue workers in Kharkiv. The attack injured many in Kyiv, where residents sought shelter underground.
- Russian attacks in Ukraine kill nine, damage historic Kyiv cathedral
Russian missile and drone attacks struck Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing nine people and damaging a historic Kyiv cathedral.
- Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills rescuers in Kharkiv
Russian attacks on Ukraine caused fires at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra religious site and killed rescuers in Kharkiv. Over 70 missiles and 611 drones were launched, targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
- 5 Ukrainian Rescuers Killed in Double-Tap Russian Strike on Kharkiv
Five Ukrainian emergency workers were killed in a Russian 'double-tap' strike on Kharkiv while battling a fire. The attack caused widespread damage in Kyiv, power outages for 140,000 residents, and four additional deaths.
- Russia Unleashes 681 Aerial Weapons on Ukraine, Killing 9, Including Rescuers
Russia launched a combined air attack using 681 aerial weapons, killing nine people in Ukraine, including five DSNS rescuers in Kharkiv struck during a second attack. Kyiv and Sumy regions experienced widespread destruction, with strikes hitting cultural sites, homes, and civilian infrastructure.
- Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv
A large-scale Russian attack killed 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, wounded 20 in Kyiv, set apartment buildings ablaze, and ignited a fire at a significant religious site in Ukraine.
- Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv
A Russian attack caused a fire at a religious site in Kyiv, killed 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, and injured 20 in Kyiv, with apartment buildings also ablaze.
- Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills 5 in Kharkiv
A Russian attack caused a fire at a centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and killed five rescuers in Kharkiv, wounding at least 20 people in the capital. Strikes also set apartment buildings ablaze.
- Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills 5 in Kharkiv
A Russian attack on Ukraine caused a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a centuries-old religious site in Kyiv, and killed five rescuers in Kharkiv. The strikes damaged civilian infrastructure, including apartment buildings, a market, and a grocery store, wounding at least 20 people in Kyiv.