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Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's overnight drone attack on Kharkiv claims 7 lives including 3 children

Russia-Ukraine war: Kharkiv hit by deadly Russian drone, 7 killed

Russia-Ukraine war: 7 killed after Russian drone strike hits petrol station in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's drone attack on Kharkiv claims 7 lives including 3 children

Russia launched a drone attack on&nbsp;Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, killing seven people, including three small children, triggering blazes and damaging infrastructure and residential houses, regional officials said on Saturday.

Oleh Synehubov, Kharkiv regional governor, said the Russian forces struck the city late on Friday, hitting civilian infrastructure, causing several large fires, and damaging at least 15 residential houses in the east of Kharkiv.

"As a result of the strikes, seven people died, among them three children: seven-, four-years old, and a baby about six- months old," he said on the Telegram messaging app.

Three people were wounded, he said.

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The Ukrainian air force said that air defence and mobile groups of drone hunters shot down 23 out of 31 Russian-launched drones, which were targeting the Kharkiv region in the northeast of the country and also the Odesa region in the south.

In Kharkiv, the head of the local prosecutor's office, Oleksandr Filchakov, said in a video posted on Telegram that three drones hit the petrol station in Nemyshlianskyi district of the city.

"There was a great deal of fuel and that's why there are these dreadful consequences from the fire," Filchakov said.

Firefighters and rescuers worked through the night to cope with the consequences of the strike, extinguish fires, and clear through the debris, officials said.

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Synehubov also said that Russian drones hit a restaurant in the small town of Velykyi Berluk, some 100 kilometres from Kharkiv. He reported no casualties there.

Reuters was not able to independently confirm details of the attack. Russia did not immediately respond to a request for comment but has said it does not deliberately target civilian sites.

Kharkiv has been under attack regularly since the start of the Russian invasion of&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;in February 2022 and has been a frequent target of Russian assaults in recent weeks.

In the Black Sea port of Odesa, the regional governor said a drone attack had injured one person.

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, killing seven people, including three small children, triggering blazes and damaging infrastructure and residential houses, regional officials said on Saturday.

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, killing seven people, including three small children, triggering blazes and damaging infrastructure and residential houses, regional officials said on Saturday. Oleh Synehubov, Kharkiv regional governor, said the Russian forces struck the city late on Friday, hitting civilian infrastructure, causing several large fires, and damaging at least 15 residential houses in the east of Kharkiv. "As a result of the strikes, seven people died, among them three children: seven-, four-years old, and a baby about six- months old," he said on the Telegram messaging app. Three people were wounded, he said. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces intensify efforts to seize Ukraine's Avdiivka × The Ukrainian air force said that air defence and mobile groups of drone hunters shot down 23 out of 31 Russian-launched drones, which were targeting the Kharkiv region in the northeast of the country and also the Odesa region in the south. In Kharkiv, the head of the local prosecutor's office, Oleksandr Filchakov, said in a video posted on Telegram that three drones hit the petrol station in Nemyshlianskyi district of the city. "There was a great deal of fuel and that's why there are these dreadful consequences from the fire," Filchakov said. Firefighters and rescuers worked through the night to cope with the consequences of the strike, extinguish fires, and clear through the debris, officials said. Also read: Ukraine says Russian strike kills three, injures four Synehubov also said that Russian drones hit a restaurant in the small town of Velykyi Berluk, some 100 kilometres from Kharkiv. He reported no casualties there. Reuters was not able to independently confirm details of the attack. Russia did not immediately respond to a request for comment but has said it does not deliberately target civilian sites. Kharkiv has been under attack regularly since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and has been a frequent target of Russian assaults in recent weeks. In the Black Sea port of Odesa, the regional governor said a drone attack had injured one person.

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Oleh Synehubov, who is the Kharkiv region governor, said on Telegram that the Russian missile strikes on Tuesday (Jan 23) damaged the gas pipeline. Ukrainian authorities revealed that seven people were killed and dozens wounded after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities.&nbsp;

Residential buildings were set ablaze and some were reduced to rubble. Meanwhile, the state energy firm Naftogaz said the attack also damaged a gas pipeline in Kharkiv. The crews of the Kharkiv branch of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC were able to put out the fire.&nbsp;

Naftogaz said that the Russians struck a medium-pressure gas pipeline. The energy ministry reported that thousands of residents were left without power after electricity infrastructure was damaged.&nbsp;

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The energy firm reported that the gas supply to Kharkiv residents will be resumed as soon as all the consequences of the Russian attack are eliminated and repairs are completed.

It said, "Emergency dispatch teams of Naftogaz immediately began to eliminate the accident. Work at the facility will continue until the consequences are fully eliminated, and the fire has been stopped."&nbsp;

"This winter, there have been no similarly large-scale attacks on the gas distribution sector in the city," Naftogaz added.&nbsp;

Images and videos were shared on social media forums and the news agency Reuters reported that it was able to confirm the location as Kharkiv. The news agency said that it matched the video with the selfie video filmed at the same scene by a Kharkiv military member.&nbsp;

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<h2>Missile attack on Ukrainian cities</h2>

Ukrainian army chief Valery Zaluzhny said Russian forces had fired 41 missiles, including cruise, ballistic and surface-to-air missiles, as part of the barrage. He added that his forces had shot down 21.&nbsp;

Ukrinform report stated that the preliminarily information revealed that at least eight explosions were heard in Kharkiv around 7:15 am (local time) and added Russian troops used X-22 missiles.&nbsp;

Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said 20 people were wounded in the attack that set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts of the city.&nbsp;

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Oleh Synehubov, who is the Kharkiv region governor, said on Telegram that the Russian missile strikes on Tuesday (Jan 23) damaged the gas pipeline. Ukrainian authorities revealed that seven people were killed and dozens wounded after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities.

Oleh Synehubov, who is the Kharkiv region governor, said on Telegram that the Russian missile strikes on Tuesday (Jan 23) damaged the gas pipeline. Ukrainian authorities revealed that seven people were killed and dozens wounded after a wave of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv and other cities. Residential buildings were set ablaze and some were reduced to rubble. Meanwhile, the state energy firm Naftogaz said the attack also damaged a gas pipeline in Kharkiv. The crews of the Kharkiv branch of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC were able to put out the fire. Naftogaz said that the Russians struck a medium-pressure gas pipeline. The energy ministry reported that thousands of residents were left without power after electricity infrastructure was damaged. Also read: Putin's new torture trick? Jailed Alexei Navalny claims he is made to hear pro-Putin song every day The energy firm reported that the gas supply to Kharkiv residents will be resumed as soon as all the consequences of the Russian attack are eliminated and repairs are completed. It said, "Emergency dispatch teams of Naftogaz immediately began to eliminate the accident. Work at the facility will continue until the consequences are fully eliminated, and the fire has been stopped." "This winter, there have been no similarly large-scale attacks on the gas distribution sector in the city," Naftogaz added. Images and videos were shared on social media forums and the news agency Reuters reported that it was able to confirm the location as Kharkiv. The news agency said that it matched the video with the selfie video filmed at the same scene by a Kharkiv military member. Also read: Apple settles Russian antitrust fine of $13.7 million: Report Watch: Red Sea Crisis: U.S, UK launch new strikes against Houthis × Missile attack on Ukrainian cities Ukrainian army chief Valery Zaluzhny said Russian forces had fired 41 missiles, including cruise, ballistic and surface-to-air missiles, as part of the barrage. He added that his forces had shot down 21. Ukrinform report stated that the preliminarily information revealed that at least eight explosions were heard in Kharkiv around 7:15 am (local time) and added Russian troops used X-22 missiles. Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said 20 people were wounded in the attack that set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts of the city. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine officials blame Russian missile strike for damage to gas pipeline in Kharkiv

Two Russian missiles pounded a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv. The missile strikes injured at least 11 people, with one person suffering serious injuries. No casualties were reported. The attack had occurred in the city at around 10.30 p.m. Local time. Images showed the streets covered with massive mounds of debris, numerous windows blasted out, and ruined balconies.

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The war in Ukraine is in its second winter with the threat of Russian ballistic missile attacks looming over the Southeastern part of the country. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, its air defence system destroyed 18 of the 19 attack drones launched at Kyiv, Odesa as well as Kherson. Officials claim that there are no casualties in the Kharkiv region.

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Ukrainian officials stated that six people were killed and 14 others were injured in a Russian missile attack which was carried out on a postal distribution centre in Kharkiv, the war-devastated northeastern Ukrainian city, said officials from Ukraine. 
 
"Russian missiles hit the Nova Poshta centre - an ordinary civilian object," stated Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenksy, on the Telegram messaging app. 
 
A video was posted by him which showed a building with windows in ruins after the blast and the construction material&nbsp;strewn around, with red trucks, which had Nova Poshta written on them in Ukrainian, standing in front of it. 
 
Governor of the Kharkiv region, which has the city of Kharkiv as its administrative centre, Oleh Synehubov said that many injured people were admitted to hospital in serious condition.

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The people killed and injured were working for the postal centre, said Synehubov, taking to Telegram. The police stated that the workers did not get enough time to hide in the shelter, because the siren went off a second before the impact. 
 
The two sides have always denied targeting civilians in the war which started with Russia's&nbsp; invasion of its neighbour in February 2022. 
 
The second-largest city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, suffered massive devastation in the early days when Russia carried out a full-scale invasion.

<h2>Russia faces resistance in Avdiivka</h2>

Meanwhile, Russian forces have been facing resistance by Ukraine further south in the east as Moscow tried to gain control over more territories amid a slow counteroffensive of Kyiv, which has continued for months. 
 
Moscow's&nbsp;drive to capture Avdiivka faced fierce resistance on Saturday, said Ukraine's military, as the fortifications were bolstered by defences. "The enemy is becoming more active, but is incurring heavy losses," said General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of Ukraine's troops in the south, on Telegram.

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The defence ministry of Russia, in its evening report, did not mention anything about Avdiivka but stated about strikes carried out on areas outside Bakhmut, which was seized by the forces of Moscow in May after months of battle. 
 
Avdiivka, which is a watchword for resistance in Ukraine, has faced enemy attacks for months. In the video footage, buildings can be seen in ruins and streets are barely distinguishable. 
 
"We have concrete fortifications ... outside the city," said military analyst Pavel Norozhnyi, while speaking on national television. "(Russian forces) need heavy artillery and anti-tank missiles to destroy every stronghold,” he added.

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Ukrainian officials stated that six people were killed and 14 others were injured in a Russian missile attack which was carried out on a postal distribution centre in Kharkiv, the war-devastated northeastern Ukrainian city, said officials from Ukraine.

Ukrainian officials stated that six people were killed and 14 others were injured in a Russian missile attack which was carried out on a postal distribution centre in Kharkiv, the war-devastated northeastern Ukrainian city, said officials from Ukraine. "Russian missiles hit the Nova Poshta centre - an ordinary civilian object," stated Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenksy, on the Telegram messaging app. A video was posted by him which showed a building with windows in ruins after the blast and the construction material strewn around, with red trucks, which had Nova Poshta written on them in Ukrainian, standing in front of it. Governor of the Kharkiv region, which has the city of Kharkiv as its administrative centre, Oleh Synehubov said that many injured people were admitted to hospital in serious condition. ALSO READ | Putin visits military HQ in southern Russia; Moscow ramps up attacks in Avdiivka, says Ukraine The people killed and injured were working for the postal centre, said Synehubov, taking to Telegram. The police stated that the workers did not get enough time to hide in the shelter, because the siren went off a second before the impact. The two sides have always denied targeting civilians in the war which started with Russia's invasion of its neighbour in February 2022. The second-largest city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, suffered massive devastation in the early days when Russia carried out a full-scale invasion. Russia faces resistance in Avdiivka Meanwhile, Russian forces have been facing resistance by Ukraine further south in the east as Moscow tried to gain control over more territories amid a slow counteroffensive of Kyiv, which has continued for months. Moscow's drive to capture Avdiivka faced fierce resistance on Saturday, said Ukraine's military, as the fortifications were bolstered by defences. "The enemy is becoming more active, but is incurring heavy losses," said General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of Ukraine's troops in the south, on Telegram. Watch | How has Ukraine war impacted Russia's trade? | Trade booms between Russia & China | WION The defence ministry of Russia, in its evening report, did not mention anything about Avdiivka but stated about strikes carried out on areas outside Bakhmut, which was seized by the forces of Moscow in May after months of battle. Avdiivka, which is a watchword for resistance in Ukraine, has faced enemy attacks for months. In the video footage, buildings can be seen in ruins and streets are barely distinguishable. "We have concrete fortifications ... outside the city," said military analyst Pavel Norozhnyi, while speaking on national television. "(Russian forces) need heavy artillery and anti-tank missiles to destroy every stronghold,” he added. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russia launches missile attack on postal centre in Kharkiv, six killed

The residential buildings in Kharkiv’s eastern region were hit in a strike by Russian forces, in which a 10-year-old boy was killed and nearly two dozen others were injured, said Ukrainian officials on Friday (Oct 6).<o:p></o:p>

The second-largest city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, lies in a region bordering Russia and has been facing shelling on a routine basis since the Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February last year.<o:p></o:p>

"Another targeted attack by Russia on civilians. The body of a 10-year-old child was found under the ruins," said Igor Klymenko, in a statement.<o:p></o:p>

Regional governor Oleg Synyegubov stated that 23 people, which included an 11-month-old child, were injured. The search operations are still going on.

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Synyegubov and the police service said that the Russian cruise missiles hit the city twice.<o:p></o:p>

"One of the missiles hit a road; windows were broken in neighbouring houses. The second missile hit a three-storey residential building, causing a fire," Synyegubov stated.<o:p></o:p>

The Kharkiv region of Ukraine was attacked less than 24 hours after more than 50 people were killed in the same region in one of the deadliest strikes by Russia.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Ukraine claims to have downed 25 of 33 Russian drones overnight</h2>

The air force of Ukraine on Friday (Oct 6) claimed that it has downed 25 of 33 Russian attack drones launched overnight across the region.<o:p></o:p>

On the messaging platform Telegram, the Air Force said that they shot down 25 Shahed 131 and 136 drones in six regions including Odesa, Kharkiv,&nbsp; Mykolaiv and Dnipro. It did not clarify which targets were struck by eight other drones.

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Earlier, the governor of Odesa’s southern region said that port infrastructure in the Izmail district was targeted by the drones. Taking to Telegram, Oleg Kiper said that they destroyed three drones used in that attack, adding that there were no casualties, however, a grain storage facility was damaged.<o:p></o:p>

In the southern Mykolaiv region, eight other drones were destroyed, said Ukrainian defence forces on Telegram.

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The residential buildings in Kharkiv’s eastern region were hit in a strike by Russian forces, in which a 10-year-old boy was killed and nearly two dozen others were injured, said Ukrainian officials on Friday (Oct 6).

The residential buildings in Kharkiv’s eastern region were hit in a strike by Russian forces, in which a 10-year-old boy was killed and nearly two dozen others were injured, said Ukrainian officials on Friday (Oct 6). The second-largest city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, lies in a region bordering Russia and has been facing shelling on a routine basis since the Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February last year. "Another targeted attack by Russia on civilians. The body of a 10-year-old child was found under the ruins," said Igor Klymenko, in a statement. Regional governor Oleg Synyegubov stated that 23 people, which included an 11-month-old child, were injured. The search operations are still going on. ALSO READ | Zelensky alleges 'brutal Russian crime' in Ukraine after at least 51 killed in strike Synyegubov and the police service said that the Russian cruise missiles hit the city twice. "One of the missiles hit a road; windows were broken in neighbouring houses. The second missile hit a three-storey residential building, causing a fire," Synyegubov stated. The Kharkiv region of Ukraine was attacked less than 24 hours after more than 50 people were killed in the same region in one of the deadliest strikes by Russia. Ukraine claims to have downed 25 of 33 Russian drones overnight The air force of Ukraine on Friday (Oct 6) claimed that it has downed 25 of 33 Russian attack drones launched overnight across the region. On the messaging platform Telegram, the Air Force said that they shot down 25 Shahed 131 and 136 drones in six regions including Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Dnipro. It did not clarify which targets were struck by eight other drones. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia missile strike on a grocery store in Ukraine's Kharkiv Earlier, the governor of Odesa’s southern region said that port infrastructure in the Izmail district was targeted by the drones. Taking to Telegram, Oleg Kiper said that they destroyed three drones used in that attack, adding that there were no casualties, however, a grain storage facility was damaged. In the southern Mykolaiv region, eight other drones were destroyed, said Ukrainian defence forces on Telegram. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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At least one boy was killed when a Russian missile strike allegedly targeted civilian infrastructure in the western Ukraine region of Ivano-Frankivsk, the prosecutors said on Friday (August 11). This is an infrequent attack in the western region.&nbsp;Ukrainian officials said that Russia used hypersonic missiles and hit areas near a military airfield.&nbsp;

In a statement, they said: "The missiles hit territory near a private house in the Kolomyia district, where a family with three children lived. An 8-year-old boy died as a result of the shelling. Information about other victims is currently being verified."&nbsp;

According to Svitlana Onyshchuk, who is the head of the Ivano-Frankivsk region military administration, the child had been taken to the hospital in critical condition, but doctors couldn't save him.&nbsp;

Onyshchuk said that one missile crashed into the grounds of a family's home in the Kolomyia district, injuring several people including the boy, who died.&nbsp;

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The air force said that air defences shot down one of the four Kinzhal missiles near the capital Kyiv as they hurtled towards western Ukraine hundreds of miles from the front.&nbsp;

On Telegram it said: "One X-47 (hypersonic) missile was destroyed within Kyiv region. The rest hit near the airfield. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and one of the missiles hit a residential area."&nbsp;

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Colonel Yuriy Ihnat of the Ukrainian Air Force said that the attack was directed at Ukrainian pilots who were preparing to travel to the West to train to fly F-16 fighter jets, which Kyiv believes will eventually be provided.&nbsp;

He said on television: "They (the pilots) will be trained on new equipment - the F-16 - and the enemy wanted to strike our young people, depriving us of the prospect of using the new Western equipment."&nbsp;

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<h2>Fighting intensifies in the Kharkiv region</h2>

Russia on Friday claimed that its forces had "improved" their offensive positions around two settlements near the town of Kupiansk in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region.

According to the Russian defence ministry, its forces had "improved the tactical situation" on the front line near Vilshana and Pershotravneve.&nbsp;

Separately, it said its forces had struck a temporary base for foreign mercenaries in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, without providing further details.&nbsp;

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At least one boy was killed when a Russian missile strike allegedly targeted civilian infrastructure in the western Ukraine region of Ivano-Frankivsk, the prosecutors said on Friday (August 11).

At least one boy was killed when a Russian missile strike allegedly targeted civilian infrastructure in the western Ukraine region of Ivano-Frankivsk, the prosecutors said on Friday (August 11). This is an infrequent attack in the western region. Ukrainian officials said that Russia used hypersonic missiles and hit areas near a military airfield. In a statement, they said: "The missiles hit territory near a private house in the Kolomyia district, where a family with three children lived. An 8-year-old boy died as a result of the shelling. Information about other victims is currently being verified." According to Svitlana Onyshchuk, who is the head of the Ivano-Frankivsk region military administration, the child had been taken to the hospital in critical condition, but doctors couldn't save him. Onyshchuk said that one missile crashed into the grounds of a family's home in the Kolomyia district, injuring several people including the boy, who died. Also read: Poland to deploy around 10,000 soldiers to border with Belarus Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Russian ballistic missile strike hit a home in Ivano-Frankivsk region, a child died - Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine An 8-year-old boy died as a result of the attack. Information about other victims is currently being checked. Terrorist state continues terrorizing… pic.twitter.com/ZLqXLPnupi — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) August 11, 2023 × Today a child was killed by a Russian rocket during the strike to a Ukrainian civilian building. It happened in Ivano-Frankivsk region — 1000 km away from the frontline. Zero reasons for Ukrainians not to kill every fucking Russian on cursed Russian land. pic.twitter.com/K7xQi54bTM — Vyacheslav Rushnyk (@nemapovnovazhen) August 11, 2023 × The air force said that air defences shot down one of the four Kinzhal missiles near the capital Kyiv as they hurtled towards western Ukraine hundreds of miles from the front. On Telegram it said: "One X-47 (hypersonic) missile was destroyed within Kyiv region. The rest hit near the airfield. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and one of the missiles hit a residential area." Also read: Ukraine minister vows to go after army commanders accused of sexual harassment Colonel Yuriy Ihnat of the Ukrainian Air Force said that the attack was directed at Ukrainian pilots who were preparing to travel to the West to train to fly F-16 fighter jets, which Kyiv believes will eventually be provided. He said on television: "They (the pilots) will be trained on new equipment - the F-16 - and the enemy wanted to strike our young people, depriving us of the prospect of using the new Western equipment." Watch: US & Europe reliant on Nuclear fuel exports & Russia's revenue boost × Fighting intensifies in the Kharkiv region Russia on Friday claimed that its forces had "improved" their offensive positions around two settlements near the town of Kupiansk in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region. According to the Russian defence ministry, its forces had "improved the tactical situation" on the front line near Vilshana and Pershotravneve. Separately, it said its forces had struck a temporary base for foreign mercenaries in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, without providing further details. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russian missile strike kills child in west Ukraine, shelling intensifies in Kharkiv region

Considering employing cluster munitions against Ukraine "if they are used against us," Russian President Vladimir Putin stated, his country has a stockpile of them. Putin made his remarks just days after American-manufactured cluster munitions were sent to Ukraine, albeit they had not yet been used. The Russian leader claimed in an interview with a pro-Kremlin journalist that "Russia has a sufficient supply of various types of cluster munitions."

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut, defensive action in Kharkiv

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The Russian military, in a statement on Saturday (February 18) claimed to have taken control of a village in the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv and said that it has been "completely liberated". This comes amid Moscow's ongoing invasion of Kyiv which began nearly a year ago. The small village in question is Hrianykivka near the key city of Kupiansk, in eastern Ukraine. &nbsp;

“The settlement of Gryanykivka, Kharkov region, was completely liberated”, said the Russian defence ministry, in a statement, referring to the Ukrainian village of Gryanykivka by its Russian name, as per AFP. Prior to the Russian invasion, the village was home to 600 people. Notably, the city near which the village of Gryanykivka has been on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine locals fear it can be taken over again as Russia has continued to attack several cities including Kupiansk and Bakhmut, said the Ukraine army, on Saturday.&nbsp;

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They added that Russian troops were “conducting offensive actions” in the two aforementioned cities and that Ukraine’s east is witnessing the longest and bloodiest battle of the conflict so far, as per media reports. Additionally, the Russian military spokesperson, Igor Konashenkov also claimed that Moscow’s army has “inflicted combat defeat” on Ukrainian troops near the eastern town of Vuhledar, reported AFP.&nbsp;

Notably, this was following a statement by the governor of the Luhansk province, in Ukraine’s east, who told local media that there has been an uptick in ground and air attacks from Russian forces. “Today it is rather difficult on all directions. There are constant attempts to break through our defence lines,” said the governor of Luhansk to local media, addressing the fighting near the city of Kreminna.&nbsp;

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Blasts hit western Ukraine&nbsp;

Meanwhile, officials in the western Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi, said that recent blasts have injured two civilians and shattered hundreds of windows after Moscow fired missiles from the Black Sea on Saturday. The mayor of the aforementioned Ukrainian city, Oleksandr Symchyshyn, in an interview with the national tv, said, “There are three damaged educational institutions, around ten damaged high-rise apartment blocks. Around five hundred windows and balconies have been destroyed”, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

Kyiv’s air force claimed that Russia launched four Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea out of which two were shot down by their defences while two explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi which is over 250 km west&nbsp;of the Ukrainian&nbsp;capital. Air raid alerts were issued across Ukraine on Saturday morning while the authorities in eastern and southern regions were warned of potential precautionary power outages to limit the damage to energy grids in case of strikes.&nbsp;

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This follows reports of Moscow repeatedly targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure which has left millions without power, heating or water during the cold winter. However, these attacks have not been confirmed by the Russian authorities.&nbsp;

What is happening at the Munich Security Conference?

Amid the ongoing Munich Security Conference Ukraine’s western allies reaffirmed their support for the conflict-hit nation, on Saturday. Countries like the United States which has accused Russia of committing “crimes against humanity” in Ukraine and that it will support Kyiv “as long as it takes,” said Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/munich-security-conference-kamala-harris-vows-support-to-ukraine-for-as-long-as-it-takes-563436">Kamala Harris</a>. Subsequently, United Kingdom Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/munich-conference-rishi-sunak-says-uk-to-provide-ukraine-with-long-range-weapons-calls-for-new-nato-charter-563450">Rishi Sunak</a> said that the country will always be on the side of “freedom, democracy and the rule of law,” while assuring Ukraine of its support. “Security of the European continent will always be our priority,” said Sunak.&nbsp;

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This also comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who addressed the security conference via a video link said that it is “obvious” that Kyiv would not be the last stop for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion. He added, “He’s going to continue his movement all the way...including all the other states that at some point in time were part of the Soviet bloc”. He also urged the West to maintain the speedy supply of weapons and said “delay has always been and still is a mistake”.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on the same day, Russia accused the US of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war. “Now the American warmongers have gone even further: They incite the Kyiv regime to further escalate the war”, said Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, addressing the reporters at the security conference on Friday. She added that some US officials dreamed like “crazies” of defeating Moscow, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The Russian military, in a statement on Saturday (February 18) claimed to have taken control of a village in the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv and said that it has been "completely liberated". This comes amid Moscow's ongoing invasion of Kyiv which began nearly a year ago. The small village in question is Hrianykivka near the key city of Kupiansk, in eastern Ukraine. “The settlement of Gryanykivka, Kharkov region, was completely liberated”, said the Russian defence ministry, in a statement, referring to the Ukrainian village of Gryanykivka by its Russian name, as per AFP. Prior to the Russian invasion, the village was home to 600 people. Notably, the city near which the village of Gryanykivka has been on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine locals fear it can be taken over again as Russia has continued to attack several cities including Kupiansk and Bakhmut, said the Ukraine army, on Saturday. ALSO READ | Russia expected to send spaceship to ISS in rescue mission to bring back three astronauts They added that Russian troops were “conducting offensive actions” in the two aforementioned cities and that Ukraine’s east is witnessing the longest and bloodiest battle of the conflict so far, as per media reports. Additionally, the Russian military spokesperson, Igor Konashenkov also claimed that Moscow’s army has “inflicted combat defeat” on Ukrainian troops near the eastern town of Vuhledar, reported AFP. Notably, this was following a statement by the governor of the Luhansk province, in Ukraine’s east, who told local media that there has been an uptick in ground and air attacks from Russian forces. “Today it is rather difficult on all directions. There are constant attempts to break through our defence lines,” said the governor of Luhansk to local media, addressing the fighting near the city of Kreminna. ALSO READ | LIVE Munich Security Conference: Harris says Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine Blasts hit western Ukraine Meanwhile, officials in the western Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi, said that recent blasts have injured two civilians and shattered hundreds of windows after Moscow fired missiles from the Black Sea on Saturday. The mayor of the aforementioned Ukrainian city, Oleksandr Symchyshyn, in an interview with the national tv, said, “There are three damaged educational institutions, around ten damaged high-rise apartment blocks. Around five hundred windows and balconies have been destroyed”, as per Reuters. Kyiv’s air force claimed that Russia launched four Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea out of which two were shot down by their defences while two explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi which is over 250 km west of the Ukrainian capital. Air raid alerts were issued across Ukraine on Saturday morning while the authorities in eastern and southern regions were warned of potential precautionary power outages to limit the damage to energy grids in case of strikes. ALSO READ | More than 30,000 Wagner fighters died or suffered injuries in Ukraine war, claims US This follows reports of Moscow repeatedly targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure which has left millions without power, heating or water during the cold winter. However, these attacks have not been confirmed by the Russian authorities. What is happening at the Munich Security Conference? Amid the ongoing Munich Security Conference Ukraine’s western allies reaffirmed their support for the conflict-hit nation, on Saturday. Countries like the United States which has accused Russia of committing “crimes against humanity” in Ukraine and that it will support Kyiv “as long as it takes,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. Subsequently, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the country will always be on the side of “freedom, democracy and the rule of law,” while assuring Ukraine of its support. “Security of the European continent will always be our priority,” said Sunak. ALSO WATCH | US Vice President Kamala Harris addresses Munich Security Conference This also comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who addressed the security conference via a video link said that it is “obvious” that Kyiv would not be the last stop for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion. He added, “He’s going to continue his movement all the way...including all the other states that at some point in time were part of the Soviet bloc”. He also urged the West to maintain the speedy supply of weapons and said “delay has always been and still is a mistake”. Meanwhile, on the same day, Russia accused the US of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war. “Now the American warmongers have gone even further: They incite the Kyiv regime to further escalate the war”, said Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, addressing the reporters at the security conference on Friday. She added that some US officials dreamed like “crazies” of defeating Moscow, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia claims capture of village in eastern Ukrainian region Kharkiv; 2 civilians injured in city near Kyiv

Air raid sirens went off across much of Ukraine on Friday as Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in Kharkiv and launched multiple strikes on energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. Several explosions were also heard in Kyiv. Moscow has stepped up attacks in Ukraine’s south and east in the past few days.&nbsp;

Zaporizhzhia City Council Secretary Anatolii Kurtiev said the city had been hit 17 times in one hour, making it the most destructive and intense period of attacks since the invasion started in February last year.

The mayor of Kharkiv&nbsp;confirmed that an infrastructure facility in the area had been hit and warned of possible power outages as a result.

Ukraine had&nbsp;been anticipating a fresh offensive by Russia as the war approaches its one-year mark and now&nbsp;believes it has already begun. The eastern region of the country is witnessing fierce fighting and officials in the&nbsp;Donetsk and Luhansk regions say that escalation by Russian troops in their&nbsp;areas has already started.

Kyiv has been saying that Russia plans to strike heavily so that it can tout some achievements on the one-year anniversary of the war on February 24.

Asked on Ukrainian television if he agreed that the Russian offensive escalation had already begun, Pavlo Krylenko, governor of the eastern Donetsk region, said on Thursday: "Yes, definitely."

"Around eastern towns like Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vuhledar, the enemy's forces and means are escalating there with daily intensity. They are trying to...seize these areas and key cities...to score new successes," he added.

Leader of the Luhansk region also said that the offensive has started, although without "much success".

“We can conclude that a certain escalation has already begun. And we can say de facto that this is part of the full-scale offensive that Russia has been planning,” Serhiy Hayday, head of Luhansk region military administration, said in a television interview posted on his Telegram channel.

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"Over the past week to 10 days, the frequency of shelling has increased. The daily number of attacks has increased," he said.

He added that there was a major new Russian assault around Russian-occupied city of Kreminna in northeast Ukraine.&nbsp;However, Hayday said that Moscow has had little success.

“There our soldiers constantly repulsed a large number of attacks by the occupation troops,” Hayday said. “They have not had much success. There is no breakthrough. The situation is difficult, but is still controlled by our defense forces.”

Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was in Brussels on Thursday, said that several European leaders were ready to supply the country with military aircraft. He had attended an EU summit there and said that several European Union leaders told him at that they were ready to equip Ukraine with fighter jets.&nbsp;He is due to return to Kyiv on Friday.&nbsp;

Zelensky's surprise European tour began on Wednesday with a meeting with Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London and dinner in Paris with France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Olaf Scholz.

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Air raid sirens went off across much of Ukraine on Friday as Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in Kharkiv and launched multiple strikes on energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia.

Air raid sirens went off across much of Ukraine on Friday as Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in Kharkiv and launched multiple strikes on energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. Several explosions were also heard in Kyiv. Moscow has stepped up attacks in Ukraine’s south and east in the past few days. Zaporizhzhia City Council Secretary Anatolii Kurtiev said the city had been hit 17 times in one hour, making it the most destructive and intense period of attacks since the invasion started in February last year. The mayor of Kharkiv confirmed that an infrastructure facility in the area had been hit and warned of possible power outages as a result. Ukraine had been anticipating a fresh offensive by Russia as the war approaches its one-year mark and now believes it has already begun. The eastern region of the country is witnessing fierce fighting and officials in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions say that escalation by Russian troops in their areas has already started. Kyiv has been saying that Russia plans to strike heavily so that it can tout some achievements on the one-year anniversary of the war on February 24. Asked on Ukrainian television if he agreed that the Russian offensive escalation had already begun, Pavlo Krylenko, governor of the eastern Donetsk region, said on Thursday: "Yes, definitely." "Around eastern towns like Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vuhledar, the enemy's forces and means are escalating there with daily intensity. They are trying to...seize these areas and key cities...to score new successes," he added. Leader of the Luhansk region also said that the offensive has started, although without "much success". “We can conclude that a certain escalation has already begun. And we can say de facto that this is part of the full-scale offensive that Russia has been planning,” Serhiy Hayday, head of Luhansk region military administration, said in a television interview posted on his Telegram channel. Also Read | There's no free Europe without free Ukraine, says Zelensky at EU summit "Over the past week to 10 days, the frequency of shelling has increased. The daily number of attacks has increased," he said. He added that there was a major new Russian assault around Russian-occupied city of Kreminna in northeast Ukraine. However, Hayday said that Moscow has had little success. “There our soldiers constantly repulsed a large number of attacks by the occupation troops,” Hayday said. “They have not had much success. There is no breakthrough. The situation is difficult, but is still controlled by our defense forces.” Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was in Brussels on Thursday, said that several European leaders were ready to supply the country with military aircraft. He had attended an EU summit there and said that several European Union leaders told him at that they were ready to equip Ukraine with fighter jets. He is due to return to Kyiv on Friday. Zelensky's surprise European tour began on Wednesday with a meeting with Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London and dinner in Paris with France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Olaf Scholz. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia hits critical infrastructure in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia; explosions heard in Kyiv

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a surprise visit to the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv near the Russian border on Tuesday, promising more weapons as well as "concrete offers" to help Ukraine join the European Union.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Kharkiv

Kyiv says that its forces have now advanced up to around about 55 kilometers in the Kharkiv region. According to the Ukrainian military, troops have recaptured 93 settlements and more than 2,400 square kilometers in the region since the 21st September.

Russian Invasion | Ukraine: 93 settlements liberated in Kharkiv

Days after Ukraine authorities unearthed a mass burial site in the east Ukrainian town of Izium with most bodies having signs of violent deaths, the European Union presidency has called for the establishment of a war crimes tribunal.

Days after Ukraine authorities unearthed a mass burial site in the east Ukrainian town of Izium with most bodies having signs of violent deaths, the European Union presidency has called for the establishment of a war crimes tribunal. Reportedly, the statement was made by Jan Lipavsky, foreign minister of the Czech Republic which currently holds the EU's rotating presidency. Lipavsky took to Twitter to lash out at Russia and called for the establishment of a tribunal that will prosecute crimes of aggression. “Russia left behind mass graves of hundreds of shot and tortured people in the Izyum area. In the 21st century, such attacks against the civilian population are unthinkable and abhorrent," tweeted Lipavsky. "We must not overlook it. We stand for the punishment of all war criminals. I call for the speedy establishment of a special international tribunal that will prosecute the crime of aggression." he further added. Russia left behind mass graves of hundreds of shot and tortured people in the Izyum area. In the 21st century, such attacks against the civilian population are unthinkable and abhorrent. We must not overlook it. We stand for the punishment of all war criminals. #StandwithUkraine — Jan Lipavský (@JanLipavsky) September 17, 2022 × As reported by WION, the Ukrainian authorities on Friday began the process of examining the mass burial site. However, officials stated that 99 per cent of the exhumed bodies found at the burial site had signs of violent death, meaning the Russian troops tortured and mutilated them when killing. WATCH | Zelensky: After Bucha, new mass graves found in Ukraine's recaptured Izium × "Among the bodies that were exhumed today, 99 percent showed signs of violent death. There are several bodies with their hands tied behind their backs, and one person is buried with a rope around his neck." said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv regional administration. Read more: Most bodies at mass burial site have signs of violent death, claims Kyiv Synegubov further stated that these people were obviously tortured and executed by the Russian troops. The Russian troops attacked Izyum in April and according to witnesses, over 100 were killed in the first assault as Russian bombs were hurled. The emergency service workers wearing blue plastic may have also stumbled upon the graves of little children, who, according to the locals were one of the earliest casualties in the attack. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

EU bats for war crimes tribunal after mass burial site unearthed in Ukraine

Residents in Ukraine's Kharkiv region now face the task to rebuild their lives after Russia's attack on Ukraine. After a blistering counter-offensive Ukrainian troops have recaptured dozens of towns in the country's north-eastern region but some residents of the previously captured areas have been trying to rebuild their lives.

Russia Ukraine War: Residents of previously captured areas try rebuilding lives

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that a mass grave was recently found in Izium, Kharkiv. The Chief of Police from Kharkiv has said that the mass grave had 440 bodies. "The necessary legal proceeding have already started. There should be more clear and verified information by tomorrow," stated President Zelensky.

Mass grave with over 400 bodies found in Ukraine's Izium

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a newly captured city in the northeast province of Kharkiv. He also traveled to the recently recaptured city of Izium to attend a flag-raising ceremony.

Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Kharkiv amidst stunning counter-offensive

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky claims that the Northeastern Kharkiv region has been almost entirely retaken from Russian troops. Zelensky said that almost 400 settlements had been recaptured since Kiev launched a counter-offensive

Zelensky: Ukraine recaptures 400 settlements in Kharkiv region

Ukraine says it has recaptured 8,000sq km of territory from Russian forces this month. Ukrainian troops have pressed deeper into Russian-occupied territory in a continuing counteroffensive that has inflicted a stunning blow on Moscow’s military prestige.

203 days of Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says it has recaptured 8,000 sq km of area in Kharkiv

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Russian defence ministry claimed on Sunday (September 11) that Russian forces are hitting Ukraine forces in the Kharkiv region with precision strikes. The ministry said on social media that strikes were being carried out by airborne troops.

Reuters said it could not immediately verify the reports.&nbsp;

The claim from the Russian defence ministry came after its announcement on Saturday that it was pulling back troops form two areas in Kharkiv.

Ukraine said on Sunday that its forces had recaptured more than 3000 sq km of territory from Russia.

According to Ukrainian general Valeriy Zaluzhny, "Since the beginning of September, more than 3,000 square kilometres have been returned to Ukrainian control. Around Kharkiv, we have begun to advance not only in the south and east but also to the north. We are 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the border."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian army was 'showing its back'

“These days, the Russian army is showing its best showing its back. And, in the end, it is a good choice for them to run away. There is and will be no place for the occupiers in Ukraine,” he said.

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Zelensky was seen speaking in a video that was posted on Facebook.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russian defence ministry claimed on Sunday (September 11) that Russian forces are hitting Ukraine forces in the Kharkiv region with precision strikes. The ministry said on social media that strikes were being carried out by airborne troops. Reuters said it could not immediately verify the reports. The claim from the Russian defence ministry came after its announcement on Saturday that it was pulling back troops form two areas in Kharkiv. Ukraine said on Sunday that its forces had recaptured more than 3000 sq km of territory from Russia. According to Ukrainian general Valeriy Zaluzhny, "Since the beginning of September, more than 3,000 square kilometres have been returned to Ukrainian control. Around Kharkiv, we have begun to advance not only in the south and east but also to the north. We are 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the border." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian army was 'showing its back' “These days, the Russian army is showing its best showing its back. And, in the end, it is a good choice for them to run away. There is and will be no place for the occupiers in Ukraine,” he said. Also Read | 'Russian army is doing what it does best, showing its back,' gloats Zelensky after Russia pullback Zelensky was seen speaking in a video that was posted on Facebook. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv hit by precision strikes: Russian defence ministry

Ukraine claims to have taken back control of nearly 2000 sq. km of land from Russian troops, including 20 villages ad towns and the strategic city of Izium. Russian troops continue to control early a fifth of Ukraine.

Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, Kyiv claims 6,000 sq km of land retaken

Two hundred days after the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces kept pushing north in the Kharkiv region and advancing to its south and east.

200 days of Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes hit Kharkiv power plant

A Russian official says that Kyiv's troops have outnumbered Moscow's forces. Ukrainian forces have previously captured Russian-held areas, over the weekend Ukraine took the key Russian supply hubs.

Russia: Ukraine outnumbered Russia in Kharkiv battle

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