The ongoing shelling of Kharkiv by Russian forces continues to disrupt daily life and cause significant harm to both infrastructure and civilians. A recent attack on a power substation forced the "Neutron Source" nuclear facility to operate on emergency generators. Tragically, a missile strike on a high-rise building resulted in the loss of Olena Udovychenko and her nine-year-old son Gordii. The city's power grid suffers from repeated strikes, leaving around 40% of residents without electricity. Additionally, multiple missile attacks on residential structures have caused numerous casualties, including children. Over recent months, Kharkiv endures constant threats with numerous bombings targeting energy facilities, educational institutions, and housing, sparking urgent international concern. The tragic incidents testify to the grave impact of continuous Russian aggression on Ukraine, with numerous deaths reported and emergency services conducting rescue operations amidst the devastation.
What was the impact of the shelling on Kharkiv's nuclear facility?
Kharkiv's "Neutron Source" subcritical nuclear facility experienced a power outage due to missile attacks on a nearby power substation. This forced the facility to operate on emergency diesel generators for three days, raising concerns over nuclear safety amid ongoing hostilities.
What are the recent civilian casualties in Kharkiv due to shelling?
Recent shelling in Kharkiv has resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including the deaths of a primary school teacher, Olena Udovychenko, and her nine-year-old son Gordii, due to a missile strike on a high-rise residential building. Overall, attacks have led to multiple fatalities, including children, due to indiscriminate missile and drone strikes.
How have the Russian strikes impacted Kharkiv's energy supply?
Russian strikes on Kharkiv have severely disrupted the city's energy supply. Approximately 40% of the city remains without electricity after repeated attacks targeting power substations and energy facilities, severely affecting the daily lives and safety of the city's residents.
How has the international community responded to the shelling of Kharkiv?
The ongoing shelling of Kharkiv, including attacks on civilian infrastructure and residential areas, has drawn widespread international condemnation. Countries worldwide, including Estonia, have criticized Russia for escalating violence and violating international norms by targeting civilians and crucial infrastructure.
What measures are in place to protect Kharkiv's civilians from further attacks?
In response to the shelling, Kharkiv authorities and emergency services are continuously working to enhance civil protection measures, including emergency alerts, public shelters, and rapid response efforts to repair essential services and conduct rescue operations. Despite these efforts, continued hostilities pose a high risk to civilian safety.
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KABs strike on Kharkiv: one person killed, nine injured, including children (updated) Russian troops launched a KAB airstrike on Kharkiv. Six people were injured, including three children, and more than 40 private homes were damaged. 2 607 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Russian forces have attacked two districts of Kharkiv. Residential building has been hit in roof. PHOTO Russian invaders attacked two districts of Kharkiv with drones this morning. 1 273 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Man seriously injured in Kharkiv after approaching fallen drone to look at it Two people injured in Russia’s attack on Kharkiv on 2 June remain in hospital, one of them in critical condition. 1 375 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Russian drone attacked Kharkiv: 9 people injured including 3 children and 38 buildings damaged (updated) A Russian drone struck the Novobavarskyi district in Kharkiv. A fire broke out following the strike, and there are reports of casualties. 2 063 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Late last night, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv: three people injured Late on the night of April 20, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv, resulting in civilian casualties. 1 492 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Occupiers strike Kharkiv with drone - six people injured (updated) On the evening of April 20, Russian troops struck the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv with a combat drone. 1 639 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Drone strikes have been reported in Kharkiv: there are casualties A series of enemy drone strikes has again been reported in various districts of Kharkiv. 993 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Night-time attack on Kharkiv: five casualties, including infant. PHOTOS The enemy launched drone and missile strikes on Kharkiv. Five people were injured, including a baby. Damage has been reported in the Osnovianskyi, Kyivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. 2 198 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Nighttime attacks on Kharkiv: enemy drones struck the Kyivskyi district four times (updated) On the night of April 2, the enemy launched several "shahed" attacks on Kharkiv. The Kyivskyi district of the city bore the brunt of the assault. 1 207 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
"Neutron Source" nuclear facility in Kharkiv had been operating on generators for three days due to attacks on power grid, - IAEA In Kharkiv, the "Neutron Source" subcritical nuclear facility lost power as a result of Russian strikes on a power substation. The facility temporarily operated using emergency diesel generators. 1 466 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
9-year-old Hordii Udovychenko and his mother were killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv. PHOTO As a result of a Russian missile strike on the night of 7 March on a high-rise building in Kharkiv, primary school teacher Olena Udovychenko and her nine-year-old son Gordii were killed. 6 606 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Kharkiv
Russians strike high-rise building in Kharkiv with ballistic missile: eleven dead, including two children (updated). PHOTOS In Kharkiv, an enemy ballistic missile struck a multi-storey building. People may be trapped under the rubble. 20 975 113 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 2 261 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Russian troops shelled 8 settlements in Kharkiv region: among wounded is child, there is damage. PHOTO Over the past day, 15 February 2026, eight settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. 749 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv
Occupiers strike one of Kharkiv’s markets: casualties reported Russian occupiers launched a drone strike on Kharkiv. 2 347 3 Previously in trend: 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. 500 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of 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. 1 520 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Enemy strikes Kharkiv with KABs: woman killed, 11 wounded. PHOTOS (updated) Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs (KABs). 2 460 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Ruscists launched missiles at critical infrastructure in Kharkiv (updated) Russian invaders are attacking Kharkiv, explosions have been heard in the city. 2 248 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of 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. 3 382 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 6 929 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv Kharkiv region
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. 1 087 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 3 440 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 3 074 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 7 496 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 1 712 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Ruscists attacked suburb of Kharkiv with KAB: one person was injured On January 1, 2026, explosions were heard in Kharkiv during the day. 1 093 2 Previously in trend: Kharkiv explosion Shelling 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. 1 924 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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." 1 468 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 1 794 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 2 325 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 439 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 5 811 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv
Moment of "shahed" strike on Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. VIDEO Russian troops attacked the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv with a "shahed". 6 290 13 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv
Russia attacked Kharkiv with "shaheds": there are casualties (updated). PHOTOS Russian occupiers are attacking Kharkiv with drones. 1 442 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 7 364 21 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 515 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Combined attack on Kharkiv: Russian forces attacked with KABs, ballistic missiles and "Shahed" drones for almost three hours, five people injured (updated) On the night of 26 July, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv for almost three hours, using several types of weapons at once. 7 028 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv
Russian strike on Kharkiv: emergency rescue operations completed, 4 people saved. VIDEO+PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations have been completed at the site of the enemy airstrike in Kharkiv. 1 189 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Consequences of Russian strike on Kharkiv: 17 injured, including 12-year-old girl. PHOTOS (updated) As a result of the Russian strike on the Industrialnyi district of Kharkiv, 12 people are currently known to have been injured, and people may be under the rubble. 2 156 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Ruscists hit medical facility in Kharkiv with KAB. There are injured and one dead (updated) Russian troops have struck at Kharkiv. This was reported by Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Censor.NET informs. 1 854 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Consequences of Russian strike on Kharkiv: 42 injured, including two infants. PHOTOS (updated) At least 21 people, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured as a result of the Russian occupiers' attack on Kharkiv. 4 205 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
All districts of Kharkiv were affected by Russian attacks in June, 383 houses damaged - Terekhov In June, all districts of the city of Kharkiv were affected by terrorist attacks from the Russian Federation. 585 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Enemy struck Kharkiv with "Chernika" drone for first time. 16 enemy attacks recorded in week - Terekhov. INFOGRAPHICS Last week, the Russian invaders did not stop shelling Kharkiv, 16 enemy attacks were recorded. 1 945 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Kharkiv attacked by enemy drones at night: number of casualties increased to five (updated). VIDEO Russians attacked Kharkiv with "Geran-2" drones. Saltivskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts came under attack. 1 772 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Russian strike on Kharkiv on 7 June: emergency rescue operations completed. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, emergency rescue operations have been completed on the territory of a civilian enterprise that was hit by Russian strikes on 7 June. The search operation lasted 6 days. 771 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Russian strike on Kharkiv: body of sixth victim recovered from rubble, had been reported missing In Kharkiv, at the site of the Russian strike on June 7, the body of the sixth victim was recovered from the rubble of a civilian facility. 980 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Strike on enterprise in Kharkiv on 7 June: bodies of two people recovered from under rubble. PHOTO A search operation is underway in Kharkiv at the site of the enterprise attacked by Russia on 7 June. 1 065 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
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