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Russia launched a missile strike on the very center of Kharkiv

UA.NEWS 18 April 2026 18:26
Russia launched a missile strike on the very center of Kharkiv

Russian forces launched a missile strike on the center of Kharkiv. Emergency services are on the scene, and details regarding the damage and casualties are being confirmed. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported the attack.

 

Kharkiv has come under fire again. Russian troops launched a missile strike on the central part of the city. This was reported by Mayor Ihor Terekhov. According to him, the strike hit the very center, where there are usually many people and important city infrastructure is located.

“The enemy launched a missile strike on the city center. We are assessing the consequences,” Terekhov wrote. Rescue workers, medical personnel, and other services are already on the scene. They are surveying the area, assisting people, and determining the extent of the damage.

Information about the casualties is currently being verified. Official details are expected to be released after the initial work at the strike site is completed. Authorities are urging residents not to ignore air raid sirens and to remain in shelters during the threat of new attacks.

Additionally, the Russians struck a meat processing plant in the Kharkiv region with a "Molniya" drone—three people were injured.

Over the past 24 hours, Russia has carried out 1,355 strikes on the Donetsk region, resulting in one death and several injuries.

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