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In 2026, the Kharkiv region in Ukraine has been persistently targeted by Russian military aggression. Recently, multiple attacks were reported in various settlements including massive drone strikes causing civilian casualties and widespread destruction. On May 25, large-scale destruction was reported with three dead and dozens injured following attacks in Kharkiv and surrounding areas. Key infrastructure, residential buildings, and vehicles have suffered extensive damage. Despite international outcry, strikes continue, impacting daily life and security in the region. These events underscore the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing civilians.

What are the recent developments in the Kharkiv region?

The Kharkiv region has seen a surge in attacks this year, with multiple Russian drone and military strikes leading to numerous casualties and significant infrastructural damage across the region.

How has the Kharkiv region been affected by the conflict?

The Kharkiv region has been severely affected by the conflict, experiencing relentless attacks which have resulted in civilian casualties, destruction of homes, businesses, and essential services, significantly impacting daily life.

What types of attacks have been reported in Kharkiv?

The Kharkiv region has primarily been subjected to drone attacks, including FPV drones and other aerial assaults, causing fatalities, injuries, and widespread destruction of infrastructure and residential areas.

How are civilians in Kharkiv coping with the attacks?

Civilians in Kharkiv are facing immense challenges due to the frequent attacks, with emergency services working tirelessly to manage the aftermath while residents cope with the fear and disruption of daily life.

What is being done to aid those affected in Kharkiv?

Authorities and humanitarian organizations are coordinating efforts to provide relief and support services, including medical aid, temporary shelters, and emergency services to help those affected by the attacks in Kharkiv.

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Shelling of the Kharkiv region Over week, Russia attacked 60 settlements in Kharkiv region, leaving one dead and nearly 50 injured, including six children. PHOTOS Over the past week, 60 settlements in the Kharkiv region, including the city of Kharkiv, have been hit by enemy strikes, resulting in casualties and injuries. 471 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

shahed Russians strike apartment building in Kharkiv with drone: casualties reported On March 2, Russian troops launched a drone strike on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. There were casualties as a result of the attack. 1 055 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

The Russians attacked Ukraine’s leading art university. Russians attacked Ukraine’s leading art university in Kharkiv. PHOTO On 1 March, Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kharkiv, damaging the I. P. Kotliarevskyi Kharkiv National University of Arts. 3 606 6 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

A dormitory caught fire in Kharkiv due to a UAV strike: three people were injured Consequences of enemy strike on Kharkiv: three victims. PHOTO On the morning of 1 March, Russians attacked Kharkiv with strike drones. Hits were recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi, and Saltivskyi districts of the city. Two fires broke out. 1 358 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russian drone on fibre optic cable reaches outskirts of Kharkiv for the first time Russian drone on fibre optic cable reaches northern outskirts of Kharkiv for first time. PHOTO The use of a Russian FPV drone on a fibre optic cable was recorded for the first time in Kharkiv. 8 641 10 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv Drone industry

Terrorist attack in Lviv: new details of the case revealed Kharkiv resident who "lured" police officers to scene of terrorist attack in Lviv on 22 February has been notified of suspicion. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police reported that an 18-year-old woman from Kharkiv was suspected of "luring" police officers to the scene of a terrorist attack that took place in Lviv on the night of 22 February. 7 187 41 Previously in trend: Terrorist attack in Lviv

The attack on Kharkiv on 23 February Missile strike on Kharkiv: consequences are being clarified (updated) On the morning of 23 February, Russian invaders launched a missile strike on Kharkiv. 2 375 4 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Shelling of Kharkiv Day in Kharkiv region: two police officers died during evacuation, and bodies of three people were recovered from rubble in Malynivka. PHOTO Over the past day, 20 February 2026, the city of Kharkiv and 10 settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy strikes. 2 718 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Shelling of Kharkiv on 28 February 2022 Enemy launched missile strike on Kharkiv: high-rise buildings damaged On the morning of 20 February, Russian troops attacked the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. The strike caused cars to catch fire and windows to be shattered in several high-rise buildings. 2 246 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

military, ticket Man in Kharkiv changed his gender to female: he was removed from TCR military registration following court decision In Kharkiv, a man changed his gender to female and, through the courts, obtained the right to be removed from military registration at the Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCRSS). 10 928 106 Previously in trend: Removal from military registration

Reconstruction of the Kharkiv hospital Kharkiv spends 1.4 billion on reconstruction of children’s hospital, while government urgently purchases boiler rooms for country for almost same amount, - "Nashi Groshi". PHOTO From 8 to 13 February, 77,000 procurement notices worth UAH 25.17 billion were published in the Prozorro system. 8 623 41

Shelling of the Kharkiv region Day in Kharkiv region: enemy shelled Kharkiv and nine settlements in region, including three children among wounded. PHOTOS Over the past day, 9 February 2026, the city of Kharkiv and nine settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy strikes. 676 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on Kharkiv

Shmyhal visited damaged energy facilities in Kharkiv About 100,000 families left without heat after Russian attacks on energy facilities in Kharkiv, Shmyhal says. PHOTO As a result of Russian attacks on energy facilities in Kharkiv, about 100,000 families have been left without a centralized heat supply. 1 352 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Teacher coordinated Russian strikes on Kharkiv: details from the SBU University lecturer guided Russian aerial bombs onto Kharkiv, - SSU. PHOTO A Russian military intelligence agent who was preparing coordinates for a new series of Russian missile and bomb attacks on the city was detained in Kharkiv. 6 311 19 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Shelling of the Kharkiv region Enemy struck Kharkiv region: 16 people were injured, high-rise buildings, houses and power grids were damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, 3 February 2026, the city of Kharkiv and 11 settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy strikes. 865 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Kharkiv Metro stations to operate 24/7 as Points of Invincibility Kharkiv Metro to become a 24/7 "Point of Invincibility" Kharkiv Metro stations will operate around the clock as "Points of Invincibility" for city residents. 1 453 8 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Russians struck a residential building in Kharkiv on February 3 UAV strikes Kharkiv: seven injured in Saltivskyi district, fire breaks out (updated). PHOTOS As a result of an enemy UAV strike on Kharkiv’s Saltivskyi district on Feb. 3, apartments in a multi-storey building caught fire. The number of injured is rising, with rescuers and emergency medical teams working at the scene. 1 251 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

No heating in Kharkiv TPP-5 and two substations damaged in Kharkiv, 105,000 customers without heat, state of emergency declared, - Terekhov As a result of massive shelling of the Kharkiv region and Kharkiv tonight, 3 February, critically important facilities of the private joint-stock company "Kharkiv TPP-5" were damaged, as well as the "Kharkiv" and "Zaliutyne" power substations. 2 362 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Shelling of the Kharkiv region on 2 February Massive Russian strikes on Kharkiv region: one dead, five wounded, extensive destruction. PHOTOS During the day, the enemy attacked Kharkiv and 16 settlements in the region. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, a woman was killed, there are casualties, and people have been evacuated. 2 388 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

rockets, shaheds Attack on Kharkiv: the city attacked by ballistic missiles and UAVs (updated) Russian occupiers launched a ballistic strike on Kharkiv. 2 807 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv Air raid alert due to ballistic threat

Russians strike market in Kharkiv: what is known? Occupiers strike one of Kharkiv’s markets: casualties reported Russian occupiers launched a drone strike on Kharkiv. 2 334 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Shelling of Kharkiv In January, nine people, including child, were killed and another 95 were injured as result of Russian shelling of Kharkiv, - RMA. INFOGRAPHICS During January, 75 Russian shellings of Kharkiv were recorded, resulting in deaths and injuries, including children. 481 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

shelling of the Kharkiv region Russian forces strike Kharkiv and Kharkiv region: two wounded, residential infrastructure damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, 31 January, the city of Kharkiv and five settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. 1 089 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

strike on the railway in the Kharkiv region Enemy shelled Kharkiv and 16 settlements in the Kharkiv region: 4 dead, damage reported. PHOTO Over the past day, 27 January 2026, the city of Kharkiv and 16 settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy strikes. 1 023 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on Kharkiv

Strike on Kharkiv About 40% of Kharkiv remains without electricity due to new attack by Russian Federation, - Terekhov Due to another Russian strike on an energy facility, about 40% of consumers in Kharkiv are left without electricity. 1 515 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Shelling of Kharkiv region Russian forces attacked Kharkiv and 11 settlements in Kharkiv region: one person was killed, there are casualties and extensive damage. PHOTO Over the past day, 26 January, the city of Kharkiv and 11 settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. 1 104 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on Kharkiv

attack on Kharkiv Russians strike Kharkiv: two injured, energy facility damaged. PHOTOS (updated) On the evening of January 26, Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kharkiv and attacked the city with drones. Two people are reported injured. 3 483 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russian Federation fakes about the TCR Russia invented fake story about murder of military officer in Kharkiv to turn Ukrainians against mobilisation, - regional military commissariat Enemy propaganda has once again spread a fabrication on social media about alleged "national resistance" to mobilisation in Kharkiv. 5 336 88 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR

Shelling of Kharkiv Russians hit multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv, wounding woman. PHOTOS Today, January 25, Russian troops launched hostile drones at Kharkiv, wounding a woman. 2 254 1

Shelling of the Kharkiv region Russian forces shelled Kharkiv and 11 settlements in Kharkiv region: two wounded, damage reported. PHOTO Over the past day, 24 January, the city of Kharkiv and 11 settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. 1 090 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Massive attack by Russia on 24 January As result of Russian attacks, one person was killed, about 40 people were injured, and more than 170 objects were damaged, - Klymenko As a result of Russia's massive attack on Ukraine, more than 170 objects have been damaged, and there are casualties and injuries. 1 212 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Shelling of Kharkiv Consequences of massive attack on Kharkiv: 31 injured, houses, hospital and maternity ward hit (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS Last night, Kharkiv endured nearly 2.5 hours of heavy attacks. The enemy attacked the city with 25 "Shaheds". 4 875 8 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kharkiv

The enemy attacked Kharkiv Enemy attacked Kharkiv with "Shaheds": 11 victims, including pregnant woman (updated) On the night of 24 January, explosions were heard in Kharkiv amid an attack by Russian drones. There are reports of hits. 2 364 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Power outage in Kharkiv region 520,000 subscribers are currently without power in Kharkiv region, with outages lasting 10 hours, - Syniehubov As of Wednesday morning, 21 January, 520,000 customers in the Kharkiv region are still without electricity. 1 402 10 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

shelling of Kharkiv Enemy strikes Kharkiv with KABs: woman killed, 11 wounded. PHOTOS (updated) Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs (KABs). 2 452 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Russians attack Kharkiv on 19 January: what is known? Ruscists launched missiles at critical infrastructure in Kharkiv (updated) Russian invaders are attacking Kharkiv, explosions have been heard in the city. 2 219 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Shelling of Kharkiv Consequences of Russian Federation’s strike on private sector of Kharkiv: one woman killed, three wounded. PHOTOS As a result of a UAV strike on a private sector of Kharkiv, one woman was killed, and three more people were injured. 2 386 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russia killed a woman in Kharkiv in another night strike Russians hit building in Kharkiv with "Shahed" drone: one person killed, another wounded (updated) One person was killed and another injured in Kharkiv as a result of a Russian drone attack on the night of 18 January. The enemy drone targeted a private house. 1 478 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Missile on Kharkiv Enemy shelled critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv: three people were injured (updated) The enemy is currently shelling Kharkiv, and explosions can be heard in the city. 3 349 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of Kharkiv

An explosion of unknown origin occurred in a residential building in Saltivka Explosion of unknown origin occurred in high-rise building in Kharkiv: there are dead and injured On the night of Saturday, 17 January, an explosion of unknown origin occurred in a high-rise building in Kharkiv. There are fatalities and injuries. 7 269 27 Previously in trend: Explosion in a house in Kharkiv

Russia destroys major energy facility in Kharkiv, city response under way Russian troops destroy major energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv, Terekhov says On January 15, Russian troops destroyed a major critical energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv, and the city authorities are working to minimise the consequences of the strike. 5 605 17 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Shelling of Kharkiv on 15 January 2026: the enemy strikes with ballistic missiles Ruscists strike Kharkiv suburbs with ballistic missiles (updated) Russian occupation forces are attacking the suburbs of Kharkiv with ballistic missiles. 2 466 4 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Shmyhal on the energy crisis Shmyhal on energy crisis: Kharkiv was ready, Kyiv was not. VIDEO Kharkiv has proven better prepared for possible power outages after Russian attacks, unlike Kyiv. The capital will now have to take crisis measures. 5 261 40 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Employees of Nova Poshta killed in Russian strike on 13 January Russian missile strike on terminal in Kharkiv region: Nova Poshta reports names of those killed Nova Poshta has released the names of employees who died as a result of a Russian missile strike on a terminal in the suburbs of Kharkiv on the night of January 13. 7 055 18 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

shelling of Ukraine Zelenskyy on the Russian Federation’s night attack: Main target of strike - our energy sector — power generation and substations. PHOTOS The Russians launched nearly 300 strike drones, most of which were "shaheds," 18 ballistic missiles, and 7 cruise missiles at Ukraine last night. 2 268 26 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Nova Poshta office in Kharkiv after the attack Enemy attacked Nova Poshta terminal in suburbs of Kharkiv: death toll rose to four, six wounded (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of 13 January, Russian troops attacked the "Nova Poshta" terminal in the suburbs of Kharkiv. 6 877 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv Kharkiv region

Shahed attack on a sanatorium in Kharkiv "Shahed" hit children’s sanatorium in Kharkiv: fire broke out On the night of Tuesday, 13 January, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv with strike drones. 1 268 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Shelling of Kharkiv Russia shelled suburbs of Kharkiv: one dead and injuries reported (updated) On the night of 13 January, the occupiers shelled Kharkiv. 1 636 1 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region