Russian Bomb Strike on Kharkiv Injures 22, Including Children

A Russian guided aerial bomb struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, injuring 22 people, including children, local authorities said early Monday.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported the casualties in a post on Telegram, saying the Russian aerial attack hit a residential building in the northeastern Ukrainian city. The strike added to ongoing concerns over attacks on populated areas as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.

Kharkiv, located relatively close to the Russian border, has repeatedly faced aerial attacks during the conflict. Guided aerial bombs have become a significant threat to the city and surrounding region because they can be launched from aircraft at a distance before traveling toward their targets.

The latest strike left at least 22 people injured, with children among those hurt, according to Terekhov. Immediate details on the severity of the injuries or the extent of damage to the apartment building were not provided.

Separately, Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was targeted by a Russian drone. City authorities said on Telegram that the drone struck a petrol station in Kyiv. Officials did not immediately provide further information about casualties or damage resulting from the attack.

The incidents in Kharkiv and Kyiv underscore the continuing threat from Russian aerial strikes against Ukrainian cities, including the use of guided bombs and drones.

Emergency services and local authorities were responding to the aftermath of the Kharkiv attack as officials assessed damage and assisted residents affected by the strike.

Further information on the condition of those injured and the scale of damage was not immediately available. Ukrainian authorities were also expected to provide additional details about the drone strike on the Kyiv petrol station as assessments continued.