Russian Strike on Kharkiv Kills Ten, Including Children

At least ten people, including two children, were killed and sixteen others injured on Saturday, March 7, 2026, after a Russian missile struck a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. The attack is part of a wider overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting multiple regions across Ukraine.

Details of the Kharkiv Attack

A Russian cruise missile, identified as the Izdeliye-30, hit a five-story residential building in Kharkiv, causing significant damage and casualties. Among the victims were a primary school teacher and her son, a second-grade student, and an eighth-grader who died with her mother, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov (CBS News). Rescuers continue to search the rubble for potential survivors.

Widespread Attacks Across Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, stating that Russia launched 29 missiles and 480 drones overnight, targeting energy facilities in Kyiv and other central regions. Damage was reported in at least seven other locations across the country (CBS News). Ukrainian air defense systems reportedly downed 19 missiles and 453 drones, though 9 missiles and 26 strike drones still hit their targets at 22 locations.

Regional Impacts

Beyond Kharkiv, the Kyiv region experienced damage from debris. In the southern Odesa region, 80 firefighters were deployed to combat massive fires at infrastructure facilities following drone attacks (CBS News). Damage to rail infrastructure also forced changes to train routes in the center-west of the country. Ukraine’s state rail operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, reported these disruptions.

New Russian Weaponry

Ukrainian reports indicate the use of a new Russian subsonic air-launched weapon, the Izdeliye-30, which has a range of 930 miles and is equipped with a satellite navigation system designed to resist jamming (CBS News).

International Response

President Zelenskyy has called for an international response to what he described as “savage strikes against life” (DW).

Key Takeaways

• A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv killed at least ten people, including two children.
• Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine with 29 missiles and 480 drones.
• The attack targeted energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
• Ukraine is utilizing air defense systems, but some strikes were successful.
• A new Russian cruise missile, the Izdeliye-30, was reportedly used in the attack.