Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills 7, Including Children, in Massive Overnight Attack on Ukraine
A Russian missile strike on a residential apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has killed at least seven people, including two children, and injured around 10 others, Ukrainian officials said. The attack occurred early on March 7, 2026, during a large-scale overnight assault involving missiles and drones across Ukraine.
Missile hits residential building
According to Ukrainian authorities, the missile struck a five-storey apartment block in Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city located near the Russian border. The blast destroyed part of the building and left residents trapped under rubble. Emergency teams rushed to the site to search for survivors while firefighters battled fires sparked by the explosion.
Local governor Oleh Syniehubov said the strike killed seven civilians, including two children, and injured at least 10 people, some of them minors. Rescue operations continued for hours as crews cleared debris in case more victims were trapped.
Part of a massive overnight assault
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack was part of a wider Russian bombardment overnight. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched about 480 drones and 29 missiles targeting multiple regions of the country, including energy infrastructure, railway facilities, and ports.
Ukraine’s air defence systems reportedly intercepted 19 missiles and more than 450 drones, but several still managed to hit targets in different parts of the country.
Damage across several regions
Apart from Kharkiv, explosions and damage were reported in several Ukrainian regions including Kyiv and the southern port region of Odesa. Infrastructure facilities, railway stations, and storage facilities were damaged, and fires broke out in some areas after the strikes.
Emergency services deployed dozens of firefighters and rescue teams to affected sites as authorities worked to restore electricity and transport links.
Zelenskyy calls for international support
President Zelenskyy condemned the attack and urged Ukraine’s allies to strengthen air-defence support. He said the continued strikes show the need for additional weapons systems to protect Ukrainian cities and civilians from missile and drone attacks.
The Ukrainian government has repeatedly accused Russia of targeting civilian areas, while Moscow claims it aims only at military infrastructure.
Kharkiv frequently targeted
Kharkiv has been repeatedly attacked since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022, largely because of its proximity to the Russian border. Missile and drone strikes on residential areas, energy facilities, and public buildings have caused significant civilian casualties over the years.
The latest attack again highlights the vulnerability of Ukraine’s major cities to aerial bombardment as the war continues into its fourth year.
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