Eight Killed, Including Two Children, in Russian Missile Strike on Kharkiv Apartment Block

Residential Building in Kharkiv Struck by Missile

According to Главком: In the early hours of March 7, 2026, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Russian forces launched a missile attack on a residential building in Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district, using a weapon identified as an 'Izdeliye-30' missile. The strike completely destroyed one section of the five-story building from the first to the fifth floor, leading to significant casualties and destruction. This attack is part of a wider pattern of strikes on Ukrainian cities that has persisted since the full-scale invasion began in 2022.

As of 8:40 a.m. on March 7, 2026, the death toll has been confirmed at eight, which includes two children. Another 15 people were injured, three of whom are also children. The children killed were a 13-year-old girl and a young boy. A fire ignited by the blast spread across approximately 300 square meters, severely hampering rescue efforts at the scene.

Ongoing Search and Rescue Mission

A round-the-clock search and rescue operation is underway, as people are still believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue workers at the site have already recovered the body of one deceased child. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office has initiated a pre-trial investigation under Article 438, Part 2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which deals with violations of the laws and customs of war.

The situation on the ground remains tense as emergency crews continue to clear debris in the hope of finding survivors. The tragedy in Kharkiv serves as yet another grim testament to a war that continues to claim the lives of civilians. This incident underscores the conflict's brutal impact on non-combatants, particularly in urban areas, highlighting the urgent need for continued international support for humanitarian and protective measures.