On March 26, Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Kharkiv and Dnipro, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, and injuring at least eight people, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Emergency responders and medical teams were quickly dispatched to the affected areas, where relief and recovery efforts are ongoing.
“These strikes highlight Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine,” Shmyhal said, stressing the urgent need for continued international support to pursue justice and peace.
This was reported by United24 Media.
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Multiple Explosions Reported in Kharkiv
According to Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, at least 15 explosions were heard across the city.
Kharkiv’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, confirmed:
“Residential apartment buildings have been damaged, and according to preliminary information, a civilian infrastructure site has been affected. There are currently eight injured following the massive shelling of Kharkiv.”
In the nearby settlement of Zolochiv, also in Kharkiv region, three civilians were injured, including a 14-year-old girl hospitalized in serious condition, and two women, aged 67 and 60, who are receiving medical treatment.
That same night, Dnipro was also subjected to an aerial assault.
Media reports indicate that Russian forces launched up to 10 drones, attacking the city from multiple directions.
President Zelenskyy Responds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned the attacks in a statement:
“Ordinary Ukrainian cities: Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipro. Ordinary life and Russian strikes that should never have happened. Every day in Ukraine is marked by large-scale attacks using strike drones, most of which are 'Shaheds.' Iran taught Russia to produce these drones.”
“Today, more than a dozen drones hit Kharkiv—one of Ukraine’s largest cities. Ordinary homes were damaged, and as of now, eight people have been injured, including a 12-year-old girl. No country should have to endure this.”
Zelenskyy criticized suggestions to ease pressure or lift sanctions on Russia, stating:
“Russia kills every day and prolongs this war. The American proposal for an unconditional ceasefire has been on the table for half a month. What’s needed is pressure on Russia—to save lives and to make diplomacy work faster and more effectively.”
