Kharkiv Attack: Russian Strikes Leave Three Dead, Dozens Injured in Ukraine
Enet
Tensions escalated in Eastern Europe on Monday as overnight Russian drone strikes on the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed at least three people, including a child, and left more than a dozen others injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Local officials said residential buildings were badly hit, with emergency services rushing to rescue survivors from the rubble. The latest attack underscores the relentless toll of the ongoing war on civilians, even as high-level diplomatic talks are scheduled to take place at the White House this week.
Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city and a frequent target of Russian strikes, has endured heavy bombardments since the start of the conflict. Monday’s strike came just hours before discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials on strengthening defense cooperation and humanitarian support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, calling it “another act of terror against innocent civilians,” and urged Western allies to step up military aid. Meanwhile, Russia has not commented on the latest incident but continues to justify its operations as part of its broader war objectives.
As international attention shifts to the upcoming White House talks, observers say the Kharkiv strike could further influence discussions on providing Ukraine with advanced defense systems to counter Russia’s drone and missile assaults.
