Seven killed in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv apartment building
In Brief
Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv kills seven and injures ten.
Key Facts
- Seven people were killed in a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city
- The missile hit a five-story residential apartment building
- Ten others were injured, including three children
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the casualties and ongoing rescue efforts
- Rescuers are continuing to search through the rubble following the strike
What Happened
A Russian missile struck a five-story residential building in Kharkiv, killing seven people and injuring ten others, including children. Rescue teams are actively searching through the rubble to find survivors.
Why It Matters
The attack highlights ongoing violence affecting civilian areas in Ukraine's second largest city, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact and the security situation in the region.
What's Next
Authorities and rescue teams will continue search and recovery operations, while monitoring for further attacks and assessing the damage to civilian infrastructure.
Sources
- Sky News — Seven killed in Russian missile strikes in Ukraine's second largest city(1h ago)
- The Independent — At least 7 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building(just now)
- BBC World — Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven(just now)