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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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News Kharkiv, Kharkivskyy district, Kharkivska region

Kharkiv after the shelling Enemy struck Kharkiv and three settlements in Kharkiv region: nine people injured and houses damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, 20 October 2025, the city of Kharkiv and 3 settlements of the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy attacks. 1 027 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Occupiers strike Kharkiv with KABs, casualties reported Kharkiv attacked by enemy KABs: fire breaks out in city, casualties reported (updated) A series of explosions rocked Kharkiv as a result of enemy guided aerial bombs. 4 292 13 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Kharkiv region after shelling Ruscists shelled Kharkiv and 5 settlements in Kharkiv region: one person was killed, 14 were injured. There is extensive damage. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, on October 18, 2025, the city of Kharkiv and 5 settlements of the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy attacks. 3 258 1 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kharkiv region

Human trafficking organiser detained in Kharkiv Recruited women for sexual exploitation in EU: 20-year-old local resident detained in Kharkiv, - SBGS. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, police detained a 20-year-old local resident who, according to the investigation, organised the recruitment of women and their illegal departure to EU countries under the pretext of employment. 3 613 16 Previously in trend: Sexual exploitation

Woman beats child in Kharkiv, boy dies in hospital Woman beats 3-year-old stepson to death: she is being held in custody without bail. PHOTO A 40-year-old woman in Kharkiv beat her 3-year-old stepson, who later died. 5 167 9 Previously in trend: Murder of children

tsahkna, tsahkna Tsahkna on Russian air strike on hospital in Kharkiv: "Russia is descending to new level of barbarism" Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned Russia's airstrike on a hospital in the Saltiv district of Kharkiv, calling it "a new level of barbarism." 1 456 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Hospital in Kharkiv after shelling Russian strike on hospital in Kharkiv: roof destroyed, windows and doors smashed, medical equipment damaged. PHOTOS The day before, Russian troops struck again at a medical facility. One of the hospitals in Kharkiv was damaged as a result of shelling with guided aerial bombs. 1 769 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Ruscists shelled the Kharkiv region Day in Kharkiv region: Kharkiv and Kupiansk under attack, over 60 casualties, hospital, dormitory and dozens of buildings damaged. PHOTOS Over the past day, 13 October 2025, the city of Kharkiv and 8 settlements of the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy attacks. 989 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian KABs damaged a hospital in Kharkiv, patients were evacuated Consequences of enemy strikes on Kharkiv: hits recorded on hospital grounds. PHOTOS On the night of 14 October, Russian invaders struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. 2 306 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Shelling of Kharkiv on 14 October: six people injured Six wounded after strike on Kharkiv: hospital damaged, patients evacuated Six people were injured as a result of a night-time Russian strike on Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. Civilians were injured, a hospital, buildings and dozens of cars were damaged. 1 054 0 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Kharkiv: shelling of the city on 13 October Medical facility and private cars hit in Kharkiv shelling, city was left without power. VIDEO On the night of Monday, 13 October, Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, leaving part of the city without electricity. 3 243 2 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Explosions in Kharkiv during air raid: KABs hit Slobidskyi and Saltivskyi districts Explosions rock Kharkiv during air raid alert as KABs hit city Explosions were heard in Kharkiv during an air-raid alert following enemy strikes on the city. 1 287 4 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

The dormitory after the shelling Enemy attacked Kharkiv with drone, damaging dormitory and cars (updated). PHOTO On the morning of 13 October, an explosion occurred in Kharkiv in the central part of the Kyivskyi district of the city. 1 249 0 Previously in trend: Kharkiv explosion

On October 12, the Russian military struck Kharkiv with a missile launcher Explosion in Kharkiv: enemy attacked city with guided aerial bomb Russian troops attacked Kharkiv again. According to Mayor Ihor Terekhov, the enemy struck with a guided aerial bomb. 2 766 6 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv, a "journalist" who spread anti-Ukrainian fake news was exposed Kharkiv administrator of Telegram channel suspected of promoting Russian aggression. PHOTO In Kharkiv, the administrator of a telegram channel who spread disinformation about the war, called for not fulfilling mobilisation measures and incited national hatred was exposed. 3 255 16 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Energy workers restore power to Kharkiv Massive attack on Kharkiv by Russian Federation: power supply restored, - "Kharkivoblenergo" After a massive attack by enemy drones on Kharkiv on the evening of 6 October, energy workers quickly restored power to consumers in the city. 795 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Beating of a teacher by military personnel of the TCR: verdict announced TCR military officer who beat up history teacher in Kharkiv was sentenced to three years of prison. PHOTO In Kharkiv, a court announced a verdict in the case of the beating of a history teacher by a TCR soldier. Serhii Volovyk was found guilty of hooliganism and sentenced to three years' imprisonment. 7 723 116 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

UAVs attacked Kharkiv on the night of 7 October Consequences of enemy attack on Kharkiv: destruction and fire on territory of civilian enterprise. PHOTOS On the night of 7 October, the Russian occupiers once again attacked Kharkiv with attack drones. Nemyshlianskyi district is under attack. 3 283 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Strikes in Kupiansk district Over past week, Russians shelled more than 40 settlements in Kharkiv region, killing 5 people and injuring 32 - RMA Over the course of a week, the Kharkiv region experienced more than 1,200 combat engagements and massive strikes: five people were killed, and among the wounded was a four-year-old child. 479 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on the Kharkiv region

energy, light Enemy destroyed two more transformer substations that supplied Kharkiv. Coming winter will be hardest, - Terekhov In recent days, the enemy has destroyed two transformer substations that supplied power to Kharkiv. This is a serious blow to the capacity of JSC Kharkivoblenergo. 3 516 9 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Drone strike on Kharkiv Night drone attack on Kharkiv: four people injured. PHOTOS On the night of 6 October, Russian drones attacked Kharkiv, injuring at least 4 people. Residential buildings, warehouses, garages and cars were damaged. 1 497 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russian shelling of Kharkiv in September: Number and consequences of attacks In September, Russian Federation launched 34 strikes on Kharkiv: eight people were injured, energy infrastructure, educational institutions, business facilities, and housing were damaged ]September began with relative calm for Kharkiv, but by the end of the month the intensity of enemy attacks had increased significantly. 413 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Kharkiv after the shelling At night, enemy launched massive attack on Kharkiv with KABs and ballistic missiles: there are casualties and fires have broken out. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of Wednesday, 1 October 2025, Russian troops massively attacked Kharkiv with ballistic missiles and KABs. 5 546 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv

Russians attack Kharkiv: What is known about the aftermath Kharkiv under massive drone attack: explosions rock city, at least 4 strikes reported Russian forces are currently attacking Kharkiv with strike drones. 1 890 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Murder of a ballet mistress in Kharkiv: man sentenced to 15 years He killed, dismembered and wanted to burn her: husband of Kharkiv ballet mistress Mariia Kholodna sentenced to 15 years. PHOTOS Following a public prosecution by prosecutors of the Shevchenkivskyi District Prosecutor's Office in Kharkiv, the court found the man guilty of premeditated murder. He has been sentenced to the maximum punishment under this article - 15 years' imprisonment. 10 438 24

Strikes in the Kharkiv region: 7 people wounded, infrastructure damaged Day in Kharkiv region: Russians strike Kharkiv and five districts of region, 10 people injured. PHOTOS Yesterday, on 26 September, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv and settlements in the Chuhuiv, Bohodukhiv, Kupiansk, Kharkiv, and Izium districts. 990 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

drone attack Occupiers strike shopping mall in Kharkiv with drone: four injured. PHOTO On September 26, Russian forces launched a drone strike on a shopping mall in Kharkiv, leaving people injured. 2 846 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Kharkiv after the shelling Enemy struck Kharkiv and Chuhuiiv district with drones, damaging civilian infrastructure and causing casualties. VIDEO+PHOTOS As a result of enemy attacks using strike UAVs, numerous fires broke out in the Kharkiv region, with victims. 1 816 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

National Guard soldier Anton Voitenko Story of fallen guardsman Anton Voitenko: he was one of those who stopped bombing of Kharkiv in 2022. VIDEO Anton Voitenko was among those who downed a Russian Su-34 over Kharkiv in March 2022, after which Russian aircraft stopped entering the city. The National Guard serviceman took part in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO), served with the National Guard’s Spartan Brigade and with the "Solidarity"... 3 450 2 Previously in trend: The destruction of a Russian plane

The moment of the shahed strike on the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv Moment of "shahed" strike on Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. VIDEO Russian troops attacked the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv with a "shahed". 6 241 13 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv

Shahed attack on Kharkiv on 16 September 2025. What is known? Russia attacked Kharkiv with "shaheds": there are casualties (updated). PHOTOS Russian occupiers are attacking Kharkiv with drones. 1 419 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, a taxi driver was fined for refusing to provide service in Ukrainian Taxi driver refused to serve passenger in Ukrainian in Kharkiv: ombudswoman responded In Kharkiv, a taxi driver rudely and disrespectfully refused to serve a female passenger in the official language and spoke about "the oppression of Russian speakers' rights." Now he will face punishment. 15 234 281 Previously in trend: Language conflict Violation of language law

Russian Molniya drone attack on Kharkiv on September 3 Russians strike Kharkiv with Molniya drone – mayor (updated) On the evening of September 3, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with a drone. 1 789 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

report of General Staff Refused to follow order due to health issues: court in Kharkiv acquits soldier, - media On 18 August 2025, the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kharkiv acquitted a military serviceman who had been charged under Part 4 of Article 402 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine with openly refusing to obey an order from his superior during martial law. 7 571 26 Previously in trend: Refusal to carry out combat mission

shelling of the Kharkiv region Day in Kharkiv region: Russians attacked region with missile and nine UAVs: two people were killed and four civilian objects were damaged. PHOTO Over the past day, 9 localities in the Kharkiv region came under hostile attack. Two casualties were reported as a result of the shelling. In particular, a 70-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman were killed near the village of Petrivka in the Zolochiv district. A 41-year-old man who was injured... 629 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian strike on Kharkiv on 18 August Russian strike on Kharkiv on 18 August: Emergency rescue operations completed. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, emergency rescue operations have been completed in a 5-storey building that came under Russian attack on 18 August. 1 332 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Attack on Kharkiv on 18 August "Shahed" attack in Kharkiv: 7 dead, including two children. Another 24 injured, including 6 children (updated) On the morning of 18 August, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv with "shaheds". A hit was recorded in the Industrial district. 10 173 33 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Fire at the Socar tank farm on the night of August 18 It was absolutely demonstrative and cynical Russian strike during talks in Washington, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russia's nighttime strikes on Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Odesa "demonstrative and cynical." He noted that on the very day when a meeting is taking place in Washington to discuss ending the war, the Russian army is attacking civilian targets... 3 118 27 Previously in trend: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Drone attack on Kharkiv

Attack on Kharkiv on 18 August Russian attack on Kharkiv: entire family killed During the night attack on Kharkiv on 18 August, an entire family was probably killed: mother, father, one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, 16-year-old son and their grandmother. 3 900 11 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Shahed strikes on a house in Kharkiv on 18 August "Shahed" strikes on house in Kharkiv: terror in its purest form. VIDEO Russian occupiers struck a building in Kharkiv with five "shaheds" early in the morning. 4 354 6 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Attack on Kharkiv on 18 August Consequences of morning enemy strike on Industrial district of Kharkiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the morning of 18 August, the enemy shot 4 "Geranium-2" UAVs at a 5-storey apartment building in Kharkiv. 6 032 16 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russians attacked Kharkiv with a ballistic missile Russians strike Kharkiv with ballistic missile, casualties reported, - mayor. PHOTO REPORT (updated) On the evening of 17 August, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with a ballistic missile. 7 333 21 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Explosion in Kharkiv Russians attacked Kharkiv: Kyivskyi district under attack Today, August 17, Russian troops struck Kharkiv, initially targeting the Kyiv district. 1 134 0 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Frontline enterprises may increase percentage of employees granted mobilization exemption The government will consider increasing the percentage of employees granted mobilization exemption at enterprises located and operating directly in frontline and border areas. 2 400 13 Previously in trend: Support for frontline communities Employee mobilization exemption

AFU veteran assaulted in Kharkiv: suspect formally charged Man who beat and shot at AFU war veteran in Kharkiv notified of suspicion – police A man who assaulted and shot a 22-year-old Armed Forces veteran has been formally charged in Kharkiv. The suspect was detained the previous day. 3 012 9 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region

War veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked in Kharkiv region Police detain man who beat and shot at AFU war veteran in Kharkiv. PHOTO The Kharkiv region police have detained a perpetrator who beat and shot a Ukrainian Armed Forces war veteran. 19 986 127 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region

Enemy struck Kharkiv with drone on evening of August 1: what is known Russian forces struck Kharkiv with UAV: 10 injured, including including 5-month-old infant (updated) Russian occupiers struck Kharkiv with a "Molniya" drone on the evening of August 1. There are casualties, including children. 1 861 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv Kharkiv region

Consequences of the shelling of Kharkiv by KABs on July 24, 2025 Russians attacked Kharkiv 103 times in July: one person died, another 164 were injured, 20 of them were children. INFOGRAPHICS In July, Kharkiv endured 103 enemy attacks. As has been the case recently, the vast majority of these were strikes by Shahed-type drones. 483 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv