On the afternoon of October 28, 2026, the Russian military carried out a strike on Kharkiv using an attack drone. The impact was recorded in the city's Osnovianskyi district, where a fire broke out as a result of the attack. According to RBC-Ukraine, this was reported by the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Sinegubov, on his Telegram channel.
Timeline of the strike
The first information about the attack was released by the regional administration head at 12:57 PM. According to him, the Russian drone struck the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv. He later added that a fire had broken out at the site of the impact. Emergency service brigades were dispatched to the scene and have been operating in an intensified mode.
Consequences of the attack
According to information received after data verification, one person died as a result of the drone strike. Two more people sustained injuries. Emergency medical teams continue to work at the scene, and final details regarding the consequences of the Russian attack are still being clarified.
Not the first day of air terror
The October 28 strike is a continuation of a series of attacks on Kharkiv. On the evening of October 27, the Russian military also attacked the city with a drone: a massive fire with an area of 2,500 square meters broke out in the Osnovianskyi district. The fire engulfed an apartment building, private homes, outbuildings, and a production facility. As a result of that strike, five people were injured, including a four-year-old child. Earlier, on the night of October 23, an attack drone struck the Derhachi Central Hospital in the Kharkiv region, confirming a steady trend of air attacks on the region.
Emergency response
On October 28, emergency medical and rescue units are working at the scene in an intensified mode. Officials emphasize that information regarding the number of casualties and the scale of the damage is being verified, so final data may be adjusted as information from the impact site becomes available.
