Ukrainian officials condemned renewed attacks by the Russian armed forces on Kyiv and Kharkiv as the third anniversary of the 2022 invasion approaches. The assault comes amid a fresh escalation in the eastern regions, underscoring the persistent toll of the conflict and the ongoing struggle for civilian safety and territorial resilience across the country.
In Kyiv, Serhiy Popko, head of the city’s military administration, reported a fatality and four injuries, most arising from debris after explosive devices damaged a multi‑story residential building and a nearby nursery. He added that an unexploded rocket warhead was discovered at one apartment complex, prompting an evacuation of residents as a precaution. The incident highlights the constant risk civilians face as fighting continues in urban areas, with emergency teams coordinating rapid response and sheltering operations to protect families in affected neighborhoods.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov described ongoing shelling that reached residential blocks, with the entrance of a house completely destroyed. Rescue teams are working to clear rubble and search for people trapped beneath the debris. In the most severely affected districts, electricity and water supplies have been disrupted, and local authorities stressed that utility crews and social services are mobilizing to restore essential services and assist those displaced while assessments of damage and safety conditions proceed.