Russia Launches Missile Strike on Residential Building in Kharkiv, Injuring at Least 30

Editor’s note: This article is being updated as new information becomes available.

Russian forces launched a missile strike on a residential high-rise building in Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv on January 2, causing significant damage and leaving civilians injured, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.

“The enemy carried out a strike on the central part of Kharkiv. The consequences are being clarified,” Terekhov said shortly after the strike.

He later clarified that the attack hit a residential apartment building. As of the latest update from city authorities, at least 16 people have been injured and “one person is in serious condition,” as a result of the shelling.

UPD: As of 17:04 Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that 30 people have been injured.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also commented on the attack, confirming that, according to preliminary information, Russia launched two missiles at the city. He also noted that emergency and rescue operations are underway, with all necessary services deployed at the scene.

“A rescue operation is currently ongoing, with all necessary services involved. Emergency services, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, and the city and regional authorities of Kharkiv region will continue to provide updates,” the president said.

Zelenskyy stressed that the strike once again demonstrates Russia’s disregard for civilian lives, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

“Unfortunately, this is exactly how Russia treats life and people—it continues killing, despite all the efforts of the world, and above all the United States, in the diplomatic process. Only Russia does not want this war to end and does everything every day to ensure it continues. That is why support for Ukraine must continue, and every day we need stronger air defense, stronger positions, and better protection for people’s lives,” he said.

Emergency services remain at the site, and authorities continue to assess the full scale of the damage and the condition of the injured.

Earlier today, Russian forces launched a massive overnight drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, causing widespread damage to residential and commercial buildings and setting a shopping center ablaze.

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