Kharkiv, Ukraine
News from Kharkiv
Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.
October 6, 2026Russian attack kills five in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences - Reuters
Russian attack kills five in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences Reuters
October 5, 2026Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
September 30, 2026Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.
September 24, 2026Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
August 11, 2026Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
July 22, 2026Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Four people are killed and at least 36 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
July 19, 2026Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.
June 15, 2026Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks - Reuters
Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks Reuters
June 9, 2026Ukraine says it hit Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal on Black Sea - Reuters
Ukraine says it hit Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal on Black Sea Reuters
May 23, 2026Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
May 22, 2026From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
May 21, 2026Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year - Reuters
Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year Reuters
May 17, 2026Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes
A girl, 12, is among the dead after Russia launched attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say.
May 14, 2026Russia strikes Ukraine with drones as ceasefire ends, Ukrainian officials say - Reuters
Russia strikes Ukraine with drones as ceasefire ends, Ukrainian officials say Reuters
May 12, 2026Russia says Ukraine violates ceasefire by launching drones and artillery attacks, Ifax reports - Reuters
Russia says Ukraine violates ceasefire by launching drones and artillery attacks, Ifax reports Reuters
May 10, 2026Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end - Reuters
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end Reuters
May 9, 2026Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off - Reuters
Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off Reuters
May 9, 2026More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says - Reuters
More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says Reuters
May 7, 2026Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys - Reuters
Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys Reuters
May 7, 2026Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
May 6, 2026Ukraine says Russia violated ceasefire initiated by Kyiv - Reuters
Ukraine says Russia violated ceasefire initiated by Kyiv Reuters
May 6, 2026Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say - Reuters
Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say Reuters
May 5, 2026Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire - Reuters
Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire Reuters
May 4, 2026Russian attack hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, officials say - Reuters
Russian attack hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, officials say Reuters
May 1, 2026Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, other areas, killing 10 people - Reuters
Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, other areas, killing 10 people Reuters
April 25, 2026Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.
April 25, 2026Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
April 12, 2026'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
April 12, 2026Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
April 4, 2026Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
April 4, 2026Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine's Kharkiv, damage infrastructure on the Danube - Reuters
Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine's Kharkiv, damage infrastructure on the Danube Reuters
March 26, 2026At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.
March 24, 2026Russian attacks cause casualties, injuries in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia regions, local officials say - Reuters
Russian attacks cause casualties, injuries in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia regions, local officials say Reuters
March 13, 2026Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant
Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.
March 11, 2026Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.
March 7, 2026Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles, kills at least seven in Kharkiv - Reuters
Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles, kills at least seven in Kharkiv Reuters
March 7, 2026Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
February 24, 2026Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says - Reuters
Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says Reuters
February 23, 2026Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says - Reuters
Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says Reuters
February 23, 2026