A deadly Russian missile strike has hit a populated area in Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came after a massive Ukrainian drone barrage targeting Russia, escalating the latest round of strikes between the two sides. The violence underscores the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides expand their aerial attacks.

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Russia has launched another large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 50 as fighting intensifies across the country. The attacks targeted several regions, including Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and Kharkiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, industrial facilities, and medical buildings. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 122 attack drones and two ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 101 drones. Explosions were reported across Kyiv after ballistic missile alerts, while officials confirmed damage to warehouses and other non-residential buildings. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine expects to begin domestic production of missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system by the end of the year, calling the project a historic step toward strengthening the country's defense capabilities.

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A Russian strike has killed at least four people, including three young children, in a town west of Kharkiv, a Ukrainian official says.


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Russian airstrikes have damaged warehouses in Kharkiv, Ukraine, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian authorities report structural damage and are assessing the impact on supplies and logistics. The strikes highlight the continued intensity of the conflict, with both sides sustaining losses. International observers warn of rising humanitarian and security concerns as fighting persists in eastern Ukraine.


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Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure on October 3, 2025. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed gas and power facilities were struck across multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Poltava, and Donetsk. With winter approaching, Ukraine braces for another brutal season as Moscow escalates its energy war. In this video, we break down the key locations hit, Ukraine’s response, and what this means for civilians and the battlefield.

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Russia launched the biggest attack on the energy facilities of Ukraine overnight, targeting state-owned Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. According to Ukraine's air force, Russia sent 35 missiles and 381 drones towards Ukraine, dealing a massive blow to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.&nbsp;"As a result of this attack, a significant portion of our facilities has been damaged. Some of the destruction is critical," said CEO Sergii Koretskyi in a post on Facebook.Ukrainian officials condemned the attack and said it was an attempt by Russia to damage the Ukrainian power grid to pile up the misery on civilians ahead of winter. The Russian Foreign Ministry acknowledged the attack. There were reports of civilian casualties, injuries to an 8-year-old and two women in Poltava. The attack reportedly damaged a historic St. Nicholas Church.Ukraine also retaliated, launching a herd of domestically produced drones on the Russian Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk near the border with Kazakhstan, causing fire. The Russian Defence Ministry claimed it shot down 20 drawn launched at Russian targets.<h2>An energy crisis is looming</h2>According to a Reuters report, 8000 units in the region were left without power. Ukraine's private energy provider DTEK said it had suspended operation at several facilities in the region. These facilities supply heating and electricity to millions of Ukrainians. This scale of rapid attacks threatens energy stability during winter. On September 28, Russia launched its most extensive aerial assault since the beginning of the invasion with 595 drones and 48 missiles. Even though Ukraine intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, the attack still had casualties. Four people, including a child, were killed, and at least 80 were injured.Ukraine is ramping up energy efforts like gas imports, stockpile reserves, and repair infrastructure, but repeated attacks have strained Ukraine's ability to sustain a prolonged conflict at this phase of the war. Since the beginning of the war, Russia has targeted Ukraine's power grid and railroad just prior to the winter, to weaken Ukraine's resolve and damage military transport.&nbsp;

Russia launched its largest assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava with 381 drones and 35 missiles. Civilian casualties are reported, and an energy crisis looms as winter approaches.

Russia launched the biggest attack on the energy facilities of Ukraine overnight, targeting state-owned Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. According to Ukraine's air force, Russia sent 35 missiles and 381 drones towards Ukraine, dealing a massive blow to Ukraine's energy infrastructure. "As a result of this attack, a significant portion of our facilities has been damaged. Some of the destruction is critical," said CEO Sergii Koretskyi in a post on Facebook. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack and said it was an attempt by Russia to damage the Ukrainian power grid to pile up the misery on civilians ahead of winter. The Russian Foreign Ministry acknowledged the attack. There were reports of civilian casualties, injuries to an 8-year-old and two women in Poltava. The attack reportedly damaged a historic St. Nicholas Church. Ukraine also retaliated, launching a herd of domestically produced drones on the Russian Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk near the border with Kazakhstan, causing fire. The Russian Defence Ministry claimed it shot down 20 drawn launched at Russian targets. An energy crisis is looming According to a Reuters report, 8000 units in the region were left without power. Ukraine's private energy provider DTEK said it had suspended operation at several facilities in the region. These facilities supply heating and electricity to millions of Ukrainians. This scale of rapid attacks threatens energy stability during winter. On September 28, Russia launched its most extensive aerial assault since the beginning of the invasion with 595 drones and 48 missiles. Even though Ukraine intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, the attack still had casualties. Four people, including a child, were killed, and at least 80 were injured. Ukraine is ramping up energy efforts like gas imports, stockpile reserves, and repair infrastructure, but repeated attacks have strained Ukraine's ability to sustain a prolonged conflict at this phase of the war. Since the beginning of the war, Russia has targeted Ukraine's power grid and railroad just prior to the winter, to weaken Ukraine's resolve and damage military transport.

Russia launched its largest assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting Naftogaz facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava with 381 drones and 35 missiles. Civilian casualties are reported, and an energy crisis looms as winter approaches.

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Days after Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, Russia on Saturday launched the "most powerful attack" on Ukraine's Kharkiv, launching more than 400 drones and 40 missiles.Six people died and several were injured in the large-scale strike in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials told CNN.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a post on X, saying that 80 people were injured, while some may still be under the debris."Today, rescue and emergency operations continued all day across various regions and cities of our country. Over 400 drones, and more than 40 missiles were launched by the Russians. 80 people were injured, and some may still be under the debris," Zelenskyy said on Saturday in a post on X."Unfortunately, not everyone in the world condemns such attacks. This is exactly what Putin exploits. He is buying himself time to keep waging war," the Ukrainian president added.Further, the Ukrainian State Emergency Service confirmed the deaths of three firefighters in Kyiv, including three civilians.Zelensky said that the Russians constantly try to drive wedges into the unity of the world in order to prevent stronger pressure for their war."Kharkiv had a particularly terrible night," Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on social media."People were injured and killed, and the energy infrastructure was also damaged," he added.Ukraine shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jetThe Ukrainian military said that the air force shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on Saturday morning."This morning, on June 7, 2025, as a result of a successful Air Force operation in the Kursk direction, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down," the military said on the Telegram messenger.Moreover, in the biggest attack on Ukraine, apartment blocks and private homes were among the buildings hit.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-political-asylum-to-peace-deal-russia-has-lot-to-say-on-trump-musk-breakup-and-tesla-boss-is-enjoying-it-1749281272186">Also read: From 'political asylum' to 'peace deal': Russia has lot to say on Trump-Musk breakup and Tesla boss is enjoying it</a>&nbsp;

Six people died and several were injured in the large-scale strike in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials told CNN.

Days after Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, Russia on Saturday launched the "most powerful attack" on Ukraine's Kharkiv, launching more than 400 drones and 40 missiles. Six people died and several were injured in the large-scale strike in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials told CNN. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a post on X, saying that 80 people were injured, while some may still be under the debris. "Today, rescue and emergency operations continued all day across various regions and cities of our country. Over 400 drones, and more than 40 missiles were launched by the Russians. 80 people were injured, and some may still be under the debris," Zelenskyy said on Saturday in a post on X. "Unfortunately, not everyone in the world condemns such attacks. This is exactly what Putin exploits. He is buying himself time to keep waging war," the Ukrainian president added. Further, the Ukrainian State Emergency Service confirmed the deaths of three firefighters in Kyiv, including three civilians. Zelensky said that the Russians constantly try to drive wedges into the unity of the world in order to prevent stronger pressure for their war. "Kharkiv had a particularly terrible night," Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on social media. "People were injured and killed, and the energy infrastructure was also damaged," he added. Ukraine shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet The Ukrainian military said that the air force shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on Saturday morning. "This morning, on June 7, 2025, as a result of a successful Air Force operation in the Kursk direction, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down," the military said on the Telegram messenger. Moreover, in the biggest attack on Ukraine, apartment blocks and private homes were among the buildings hit. Also read: From 'political asylum' to 'peace deal': Russia has lot to say on Trump-Musk breakup and Tesla boss is enjoying it

Six people died and several were injured in the large-scale strike in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials told CNN.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (May 25) said that over 200 people were feared inside a DIY superstore which was hit by Russia in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.

"As of now, we know that more than 200 people could have been inside the hypermarket," Zelensky said on Telegram.

He further condemned the daylight attack on an "obviously civilian" target.&nbsp;

This came after Ukrainian officials said that a Russian strike at a hardware superstore in the eastern city of Kharkiv claimed the lives of two and wounded 33 others.

Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov said that "two Russian guided bombs hit a construction hypermarket".

"Two people were killed. They were men who worked in the hypermarket," Synegubov said in a video posted on Telegram. "The number of wounded has gone up to 33 people," he added in a later post.

The firefighters, as per news agency AFP said that the fire was raging over an area of 10,000 square metres, however, they managed to stop it from spreading.

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<h2>'Only madmen like Putin are capable of killing people': Zelensky&nbsp;</h2>

Zelensky condemned the attack as "vile" and slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin stating that only madmen like him are capable of killing and terrorising people.

"Russia struck another brutal blow at our Kharkiv -- at a construction hypermarket -- on Saturday, right in the middle of the day," Zelensky said.

"Only madmen like Putin are capable of killing and terrorising people in such a vile way," he added.

"There were a lot of workers and shoppers inside," he added.

Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov said that as per the owner of the building, 15 people working at the store had not been in contact and around 200 people were present in the store when the strike hit.

He denounced the attack calling it "pure terrorism".

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (May 25) said that over 200 people were feared inside a DIY superstore which was hit by Russia in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (May 25) said that over 200 people were feared inside a DIY superstore which was hit by Russia in the northeastern city of Kharkiv. "As of now, we know that more than 200 people could have been inside the hypermarket," Zelensky said on Telegram. He further condemned the daylight attack on an "obviously civilian" target. This came after Ukrainian officials said that a Russian strike at a hardware superstore in the eastern city of Kharkiv claimed the lives of two and wounded 33 others. Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov said that "two Russian guided bombs hit a construction hypermarket". "Two people were killed. They were men who worked in the hypermarket," Synegubov said in a video posted on Telegram. "The number of wounded has gone up to 33 people," he added in a later post. The firefighters, as per news agency AFP said that the fire was raging over an area of 10,000 square metres, however, they managed to stop it from spreading. Also read: Putin says nuclear drills are not an escalation, questions Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine's leader 'Only madmen like Putin are capable of killing people': Zelensky Zelensky condemned the attack as "vile" and slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin stating that only madmen like him are capable of killing and terrorising people. "Russia struck another brutal blow at our Kharkiv -- at a construction hypermarket -- on Saturday, right in the middle of the day," Zelensky said. "Only madmen like Putin are capable of killing and terrorising people in such a vile way," he added. "There were a lot of workers and shoppers inside," he added. Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov said that as per the owner of the building, 15 people working at the store had not been in contact and around 200 people were present in the store when the strike hit. He denounced the attack calling it "pure terrorism". (With inputs from agencies)

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