What happened in Kharkiv on January 26, 2026?

On January 26, 2026, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with drones and missiles, damaging apartment buildings, a school, and a kindergarten, and causing darkness across the city.

Were there any casualties from the Kharkiv attack?

At least two people were injured in the drone and missile attack on Kharkiv on January 26, 2026.

Did Russian forces also attack Kryvyi Rih?

Yes, on January 26, 2026, Russian drones reportedly struck a high-rise apartment building in Kryvyi Rih, President Zelenskyy's hometown, triggering a fire.

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Kharkiv Plunged into Darkness by Drone Attack

27 Jan

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Summary

Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, suffered a drone and missile attack.
Apartment buildings, a school, and a kindergarten were damaged in the assault.
President Zelenskyy's hometown, Kryvyi Rih, also reported drone strikes.

Kharkiv Plunged into Darkness by Drone Attack

On Monday, January 26, 2026, Russian forces launched a significant drone and missile attack targeting Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. The assault resulted in damage to multiple apartment buildings, a school, and a kindergarten, with at least two individuals sustaining injuries.

Residents of Kharkiv reported that the city was plunged into darkness following the strikes. This industrial hub is located just 30 km from the Russian border and has been a frequent target. Separately, in Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown, Russian drones reportedly hit a high-rise apartment building, causing a fire.

Details on casualties in Kryvyi Rih were not immediately available. Reuters was unable to independently verify the reports, and Russian officials had not issued an immediate reaction. The events transpired on January 26, 2026.