Russia attacks Kharkiv again

Yevhen Kizilov — 5 January, 13:01

A huge column of dark smoke billows into the sky. Stock photo: Getty Images

Russian forces have carried out new strikes on the city of Kharkiv.

Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on social media

Details: Terekhov said that early reports indicate that there have been two strikes on an industrial area in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv.

Later, Terekhov reported "a third missile strike on the city. A fourth missile strike on Kharkiv".

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine says that air defence is operating in Kharkiv against Russian UAVs.

It also reported that a high-speed aerial asset is heading towards the city.

Background: Russian forces struck an apartment block in Kharkiv on 2 January 2026, killing five people.

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