#Kharkiv

Number of Casualties from Russian Attack on Kharkiv Rises Sharply, Including Children

Incidents 10/02/2026, 17:51

The number of victims from Russian strikes on Kharkiv has risen to 31, including two children. About 50 houses were damaged as rescue works continue.

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Russia Launches Massive Airstrikes on Kharkiv: One Dead, Several Injured

Incidents 10/02/2026, 16:08

Russian KAB airstrikes on Kharkiv residential areas killed one person and injured nine others, including children. Houses were destroyed.

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Ukrzaliznytsia Cancels Part of Trains to Sumy: How to Travel Starting October 1

Incidents 10/01/2026, 13:45

Starting October 1, due to security concerns, Ukrzaliznytsia is changing routes to the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, shortening trains to Konotop with bus transfers.

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Russian forces strike shopping mall in Kharkiv with drone: casualties reported

Incidents 09/30/2026, 14:09

On the afternoon of September 30, Russian forces attacked a shopping mall in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a combat drone, leaving at least one person injured.

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Honorary Citizen of Kharkiv Oleksandr Lobanovsky Dies in Car Crash

Incidents 09/30/2026, 11:47

Honorary Citizen of Kharkiv, city council deputy, and founder of the Klass supermarket chain Oleksandr Lobanovsky died in a car crash on September 29, 2026, at the age of 60.

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Russia Strikes Food Enterprise in Zhytomyr Region: Details of the Night Attack

Incidents 09/28/2026, 09:24

At night, Russian drones attacked a food enterprise in the Zhytomyr region, causing a fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire, while Kharkiv was simultaneously shelled.

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Russian Deep Strikes Become More Thoughtful: What Targets RF May Choose Next

Politics 09/28/2026, 08:59

Russia is changing its approach to long-range strikes against Ukraine, making them more thoughtful. Experts discuss potential new targets, including bridges and the economy.

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Massive Drone Attack: 165 UAVs Target Ukraine, Half of Them Jet-Powered

Incidents 09/28/2026, 08:28

On the night of September 28, Russia launched 165 strike and jet drones at Ukraine from six directions. Air defense neutralized 112 targets, but hits were recorded in 14 locations.

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Russians Strike Two Districts of Kharkiv with KAB Bombs: Three Children Among the Injured

Incidents 09/28/2026, 04:51

On the night of September 28, Russian forces struck Kharkiv's Kyivskyi and Saltivskyi districts with KAB bombs. Three children were injured in an apartment building.

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Terekhov: Frontline Communities Expect 75 Billion UAH for Shelters, Water, and Retaining Residents in the 2027 Budget

Economy 09/24/2026, 18:19

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov presented a package of proposals for the 2027 state budget worth 75 billion UAH at a meeting of the Association of Frontline Communities: shelters, energy, water, and guarantees for residents.

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SBU Detained a Russian 'Mole' in the AFU Who Was Passing Coordinates of His Own Repair Battalion in Kharkiv Oblast

Politics 09/24/2026, 13:16

The SBU detained a mobilized AFU serviceman in Kharkiv Oblast who had been recruited by the FSB through a relative in Russia. The agent was passing coordinates of his own repair battalion for the correction of a missile strike, but was caught while leaving the base territory.

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Zelensky Calls Putin 'Patient Zero' at UN General Assembly, Accuses Him of Plans to Seize Odesa, Kharkiv, and Dnipro

Politics 09/24/2026, 03:22

At the UN General Assembly, Zelensky called Putin "patient zero," accusing him of plans to seize Odesa, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. Since the start of 2026, Russia's net advance has amounted to only 90–100 sq. km.

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Fourth suspect in drug 'set-up' against ex-commander of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' detained in Kharkiv

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:59

The Prosecutor General's Office announced the detention of the fourth participant in the scheme to plant drugs in the car of the former combatant of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' in Kharkiv. Four suspects have already been formally notified of suspicion, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Rooftoppers spent the night on the roof of Kharkiv's "House with a Spire" and filmed the sunrise from the top of the star

Incidents 09/23/2026, 17:38

A group of young people spent the night on the roof of Kharkiv's "House with a Spire," and in the morning one of them climbed onto the star and filmed a panorama of the city. The incident sparked discussion about the dangers of roof climbing on tall buildings.

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Kharkiv hit three times in a day by Russian drones: casualties reported, third strike location being clarified

Politics 09/22/2026, 22:09

On the day of September 22, Russian drones attacked Kharkiv three times within a few hours; there are casualties. That same night, ballistic strikes hit an enterprise in Dnipro and an object in the Poltava region.

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Strike on a suburban train in Kharkiv region: one killed, seven injured, and a series of attacks on railway infrastructure

Incidents 09/19/2026, 13:06

On August 18, Russian forces attacked a suburban train in Kharkiv Oblast: a 40-year-old man was killed and seven were injured. The incident became part of a series of strikes on trains — over 500 locomotives have been damaged since the start of the war.

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“Until the end of the war, I am definitely in Kharkiv”: Igor Terekhov declined a move to central government and called elections impossible under current conditions

Politics 09/19/2026, 10:10

In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov stated that he will remain in the city until the end of the war and does not plan to move to central government. He called holding elections under current conditions impossible due to the inability to ensure the democratic nature of the process.

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Terekhov proposed cutting VAT on food and medicines from 20% to 5% instead of raising the rate

Economy 09/19/2026, 09:35

Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov proposed cutting VAT on basic food and medicines from 20% to 5% instead of raising the rate, but conditional on controlling retailer markups and protecting individual entrepreneurs (FOP).

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