Russian Missile Strike Hits Kharkiv High-Rise, Injuring at Least Four

Kharkiv, Ukraine – A Russian ballistic missile struck a high-rise building in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv on Thursday, March 7, 2026, resulting in significant damage and a large-scale fire. At least four people have been injured, including an 11-year-traditional boy, according to Ukrainian officials.

Details of the Attack

According to reports from UNN, the attack occurred in a residential area. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported the direct hit on the multi-story building and the subsequent fire. Rescue services are actively searching for civilians who may be trapped under the rubble.

Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Regional Military Administration, confirmed that an 11-year-old boy was among those injured and is receiving medical attention. The total number of injured has been updated to four.

Mayor Terekhov’s Statements

Mayor Ihor Terekhov, who has served as the mayor of Kharkiv since November 11, 2021, according to Wikipedia, initially reported the attack after several explosions were heard in the city. He stated that a ballistic strike had been recorded in the Kyiv region and that details were being clarified.

Broader Attacks on Ukraine

Kharkiv was not the only Ukrainian city targeted in a wave of attacks on Thursday. Vitaliy Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, reported that air defense systems were operating in the capital as part of a massive air attack on Ukraine.

Background on Ihor Terekhov

Ihor Oleksandrovych Terekhov assumed the mayoralty on December 24, 2020, following the death of Hennadiy Kernes due to COVID-19 complications. He was subsequently elected in a special election on October 31, 2021, winning with 50.66% of the vote.