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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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Russian strikes hit at least 25 settlements in Kharkiv region Russian strikes hit 25 settlements in Kharkiv region over week, 11 injured Over the past week, at least 25 settlements in the Kharkiv region, including the city of Kharkiv, came under enemy strikes. 330 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Emergency rescue operations were completed in Kharkiv after the Russian strike on 2 January. Russian strike on Kharkiv on 2 January: emergency rescue operations completed. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, rescuers have completed emergency rescue operations at the site of the Russian strike on 2 January. 979 1 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Shelling of the village of Movchany in the Kharkiv region At night, Russia struck residential area in Kharkiv region, leaving four people injured. Eight people were wounded in region over course of day. PHOTOS On the night of 11 January, Russian troops struck the village of Movchany in the Kharkiv region, resulting in casualties. 845 0

Russia launched a massive attack on Kharkiv’s energy infrastructure: what is known about the consequences? Ruscists attacked Kharkiv’s energy infrastructure with missiles: damage is significant. PHOTO Russian invaders have launched a series of strikes on energy facilities in Kharkiv. 3 243 6 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Kharkiv region

shahed over Kharkiv Enemy attacking Kharkiv with missiles: at least 5 strikes have been recorded (updated) Russian troops are currently launching missile strikes on Kharkiv. 2 017 14 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv region

A hospital worth 2.5 billion hryvnias will be built in Kharkiv UAH 2.5 billion tendered for construction of hospital in shelled Kharkiv, - media A tender worth 2.45 billion hryvnias has been announced for the construction of the Kharkiv Regional Clinical Hospital with an underground shelter. 4 473 20 Previously in trend: Tenders for construction

Russian strike on Kharkiv: five people killed Death toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv on January 2 rises to five The death toll from the Russian attack on Kharkiv has risen to five, with another body fragment found at the site of the strike. 1 074 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

consequences of the attack on Kharkiv Russian strike on Kharkiv on January 2: rescuers found body fragments of another person The death toll from the Russian attack on Kharkiv has risen again, with the remains of another person found at the site of the strike overnight. 816 0 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

consequences Woman’s body found under rubble in Kharkiv: likely mother of deceased 3-year-old boy On the night of 3 January, rescuers found the body of a woman under the rubble in Kharkiv. 3 429 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Russia’s missile strike on Kharkiv leaves 28 injured, incl 6-month-old baby Russia’s strike on Kharkiv: child’s body found under rubble, rescue operation continues As a result of Russia’s missile strike on Kharkiv, the number of people injured has risen to 28, including a 6-month-old child. 3 062 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

aftermath Russia hits high-rise building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi District, leaving 30 injured, one in serious condition. PHOTOS (updated) On January 2, the Russian army struck a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi District. 7 454 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

aftermath Zelenskyy after Kharkiv strike: "Only Russia does not want this war to end" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continues killing civilians despite all the world’s diplomatic efforts, including those of the United States, and deliberately does everything to keep the war going. 1 700 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Strike on the eco-park Enemy struck eco-park near Kharkiv with KAB: elite birds killed, lions wounded. PHOTO As a result of the Russian Federation's air strike on the eco-park near Kharkiv, a volunteer was injured, and the winter quarters for predators and the aviary were completely destroyed. Lions were injured. 4 489 13

The enemy fired a KAB on the outskirts of Kharkiv. What is known about the consequences? Ruscists attacked suburb of Kharkiv with KAB: one person was injured On January 1, 2026, explosions were heard in Kharkiv during the day. 1 066 2 Previously in trend: Kharkiv explosion Shelling of Kharkiv

shelling of Kharkiv Russians hit highway in Kharkiv with KABs: two killed, number of injured rises to eight. PHOTOS (updated) Russian occupation forces struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs (KABs). Fatalities and injuries have been reported. 11 486 21 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Over the past day, the enemy attacked Kharkiv and 13 settlements in the region. Day in Kharkiv region: one person killed, 17 injured. PHOTOS Over the past day, Kharkiv and 13 settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. 801 3

Russia strikes Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, targets critical infrastructure Ruscists strike two districts of Kharkiv, targeting critical infrastructure, one injured (updated) On the evening of Wednesday, December 24, Russian forces struck two districts of Kharkiv. The enemy targeted critical infrastructure facilities. 1 586 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Missile strikes cut capacity at Kharkiv heat facility, hot water suspended Shelling in Kharkiv limits heating and hot water supply As a result of missile strikes on energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, the capacity of one of the city’s heat supply facilities has significantly decreased. 802 5 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Russia strikes Kharkiv on 24 December: what is known about the shelling? Ruscists strike TPP near Kharkiv: one person killed, 13 injured (updated) A series of explosions rocked Kharkiv during the air raid alert. The enemy has attacked the suburbs. 4 071 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russia launches missile strike on Kharkiv on 3 December Russia strikes Kharkiv: regional military administration reports details On the evening of Wednesday, 3 December, Russia shelled Kharkiv. 2 303 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region missile attack

Explosion in Kharkiv: one person killed, debris removal continues Explosion rocked Kharkiv: one person died, two were injured One person was killed and two were injured as a result of an explosion in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. 2 565 1 Previously in trend: Kharkiv explosion

Murder of a Ukrainian in Vienna: he is the son of the deputy mayor of Kharkiv Ukrainian found killed in Vienna was 21-year-old son of Kharkiv deputy mayor Kuzmin The 21-year-old Ukrainian found killed in Vienna has been identified as the son of Serhii Kuzmin, deputy mayor of Kharkiv. 36 373 54 Previously in trend: Murder of Danil Kuzmin

The National Police and the SSU have exposed corruption schemes for evading mobilisation SSU and National Police exposed seven organisers of "draft dodging schemes" in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have blocked new schemes for evading mobilisation in Ukraine and detained seven organisers of the schemes. 1 550 9 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The Security Service’s counterintelligence detained another FSB agent in Kharkiv FSB agent who worked for enemy detained after his mother had been arrested for preparing terrorist attack. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another FSB agent in Kharkiv. 3 382 5 Previously in trend: High treason

The occupiers attacked the region with guided aircraft and UAVs. Day in Kharkiv region: enemy struck Kharkiv and five settlements, causing casualties. In morning, it attacked Blyzniuky district. PHOTO Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting Kharkiv and settlements in the Chuhuiv and Kupiansk districts with guided bombs and drones. 1 012 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian strikes on Kharkiv: one person injured, residential buildings damaged Russians drop KAB on Kharkiv: one person injured, residential buildings damaged On the evening of 28 November, one person was injured in Kharkiv as a result of another Russian attack. According to preliminary reports, a guided aerial bomb was used to strike the Nemyshlianskyi district. 1 601 3 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Heat supply in Kharkiv and the region Russian strike on critical infrastructure in Kharkiv region: Over 100,000 consumers left without heat As a result of Russian nighttime shelling of critical infrastructure in the Kharkiv region, more than 100,000 subscribers were left without heat. 1 307 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Night attack on Kharkiv: 4 dead, 13 injured after UAV strikes Russian attack on Kharkiv on November 23: number of victims has increased to 5 people The number of victims of the enemy attack on Kharkiv on November 23, 2025, has increased. 1 384 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on Kharkiv

Kharkiv region under fire: dead, wounded and destruction Day in Kharkiv region: five killed, civilian infrastructure destroyed and damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, Russians shelled the city of Kharkiv and settlements in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv, Izium, Bohodukhiv and Kupiansk districts using various types of weapons. The enemy employed UAVs and guided aerial bombs against civilians. 726 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Night attack on Kharkiv: 4 dead, 13 wounded after UAV strikes Aftermath of Russian attack on Kharkiv: four killed, 13 injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Since the evening of 23 November, Russia has carried out multiple drone strikes on Kharkiv. Four residents were killed and 13 wounded. Private homes and apartment buildings were damaged, and fires broke out. 3 761 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Attack on Kharkiv on 23 November Russia strikes Kharkiv: at least four killed, children among wounded. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the evening of 23 November, Russia launched a large-scale attack with strike UAVs on Kharkiv. 7 218 19 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Kharkiv after the shelling Consequences of Russian Federation’s massive drone attack on Kharkiv: 32 people were injured, cars and civilian infrastructure were damaged. PHOTOS On Tuesday night, the enemy launched a massive attack on Kharkiv with strike drones. 4 314 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russian military shelled Kharkiv Occupiers struck playground and civilian enterprise in Kharkiv with UAV (updated) Today, November 16, the enemy launched a Molniya-type UAV strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. 1 461 0 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Kharkiv after the shelling Enemy struck old buildings in Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv: at least three injured, enterprise and houses damaged (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kharkiv is currently under hostile drone attack. This was reported by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on his Telegram channel, according to Censor.NET. 2 033 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Verdict handed down in case of beating of AFU veteran Beating of AFU veteran in Kharkiv: accused sentenced to 4 years in prison. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Nemyshlianskyi District Prosecutor's Office in Kharkiv found a 44-year-old man guilty of beating and shooting a 22-year-old veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war with a prosthetic leg in August 2025. 3 287 10 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv, a taxi driver was fined for refusing to serve in Ukrainian Taxi driver in Kharkiv rudely refused to serve female passenger in Ukrainian. He was fined In Kharkiv, a taxi driver rudely and disrespectfully refused to serve a female passenger in Ukrainian. He was fined by language ombudswoman Olena Ivanovska. 5 408 122 Previously in trend: Language Issue Language conflict

The SSU prevented an FSB terrorist attack in Kharkiv, the agent was detained SSU prevents terrorist attack in Kharkiv - local FSB agent detained. PHOTO The SSU counterintelligence service foiled another attempt by ruscists to carry out a new terrorist attack in Kharkiv. 3 032 6 Previously in trend: High treason

Consequences of Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region In Kharkiv region, enemy shelled 7 settlements: four people are known to have been wounded. PHOTO Over the past day, 7 localities in Kharkiv region came under hostile attack. People were injured as a result of the shelling. 533 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Shelling of the Kharkiv region Consequences of enemy strikes in Kharkiv region: one person was killed and seven were injured, including two children. PHOTOS Over the past day, Kharkiv city and five settlements of the Kharkiv region were attacked by enemy forces. 971 1

Occupiers attack Kharkiv region with lightning again Enemy attacked Kharkiv with FPV drones launched from Molniya UAV: 5 people suffered acute stress reaction On Saturday, October 25, Russian invaders struck Kharkiv with two drones. Five people sought medical attention for acute stress reactions. 1 959 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Consequences of strikes on the Kharkiv region Day in Kharkiv region: 13 wounded, Kharkiv and three settlements hit. PHOTOS Over the past day, the city of Kharkiv and populated areas of Chuhuiiv, Lozova, Bohodukhiv, and Kupiansk districts were under occupants' fire. The Russian military used guided aerial bombs and drones of various types against the civilian population. 1 033 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

On 24 October, Russian aircraft struck the Industrialnyi District of Kharkiv. Enemy attacked Kharkiv with five KABs: eight people injured (updated). PHOTOS On the afternoon of 24 October, Russian invaders attacked the Industrialnyi District of Kharkiv. 1 879 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Shelling of Kharkiv region: 1 dead, 9 wounded Day in the Kharkiv region: 1 dead, 9 wounded, cars and houses destroyed. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Kharkiv and six settlements of the Kharkiv region came under enemy fire . 577 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Kharkiv, attack Russian strike on Kharkiv kindergarten: number of injured rises to 10, including 5-year-old girl The number of people injured in the Russian drone strike on a kindergarten in Kharkiv has risen to 10, including a five-year-old girl. 2 702 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv Russian strike on Kharkiv kindergarten

Kharkiv after the shelling 48 children were in kindergarten shelter at time of Russian strike. RMA reported on condition of victims in Kharkiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescuers localised a fire in a kindergarten in Kharkiv after an enemy attack. At the time of the shelling, 48 children were in the shelter, all of whom were evacuated to a safe place. 6 442 17 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

A kindergarten in Kharkiv after a shahid attack Consequences of Russian attack on kindergarten in Kharkiv: one person killed, seven injured. Children show acute stress reactions. PHOTOS After a massive combined attack, Russia attacked a kindergarten in Kharkiv with a drone. 7 111 21 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Kindergarten in Kharkiv after a shahed strike "Shaheds" hit kindergarten in Kharkiv. One person died. Reports of injured children have not been confirmed (updated) Russian troops launched drone strikes on Kharkiv. Several strikes were recorded in the Kholodnohirskyi district of the city, including on a building that housed a kindergarten. 3 495 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

SSU exposes FSB agent who was tipping off Russian KABs FSB agent who adjusted KAB strikes on Kharkiv’s defense lines was sentenced to 15 years in prison Based on the SSU's evidence, another member of the FSB agent network, which the SSU neutralized in September 2024, was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 775 2 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason