Deepshikha Maan, Jadetimes Staff
D. Maan is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Israel Gaza war
Russian Airstrike on Kharkiv Kills Three, Injures 3
A Russian airstrike on an apartment building in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has killed at least three people and left 31 others injured, according to local officials. The attack on Tuesday involved guided glide bombs, targeting residential areas, including a high-rise building, a bakery, and a stadium.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes, saying, "The targets for Russian bombs are ordinary people's daily lives." He shared images of the damaged apartment block, which had a large hole in the middle, calling on allies to help "stop the terror." Zelensky made these remarks while in New York to address the UN General Assembly, urging continued US military support for Ukraine.
Intensifying Conflict in Eastern Ukraine
As Russian forces step up their assault in eastern Ukraine, particularly around the town of Vuhledar, the Kharkiv attack underscores the escalating violence. Shortly after the Kharkiv strike, Zelensky reiterated the need for international assistance, stating, "We just need to stop the terror. To have security. To have a future."
Kharkiv's mayor, Ihor Terekov, reported that the same apartment block had been hit earlier in the war and was nearly repaired before being struck again by a Russian KAB glide bomb.
Use of Glide Bombs in Russian Attacks
Russia has increasingly deployed glide bombs—Soviet-era weapons retrofitted with wings and satellite navigation systems—in recent months. These bombs, known for their cost effectiveness and destructive power, have played a key role in Russia's advances in Ukraine. In May, similar bombs were used in Kharkiv, and just days before, they were deployed for the first time in Zaporizhzhia.
In the latest round of airstrikes, Russia conducted seven attacks using KAB bombs, damaging 13 residential buildings and two educational facilities, leaving 21 civilians injured. Zaporizhzhia was also hit again, resulting in one death and several injuries, including two children.
Russian Advances in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have made significant gains in Ukraine's eastern regions, advancing on the coal-mining town of Vuhledar, a strategic point on the Donbas front. Russian military sources claim troops have entered the town's outskirts, though Ukrainian forces report continued attempts to defend their positions.
Russian forces have also progressed in areas near Hlyboke, Kupyansk, and Pokrovsk. In contrast, Ukrainian forces have reportedly made advances in the Kursk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
