conflictMonday, September 28, 20264 sources
Russia Launches Strikes on Kharkiv and Kyiv, Killing One and Injuring 48
On September 28, 2026, Russian forces launched strikes on Kharkiv and central Kyiv, Ukraine, causing casualties and significant damage. The attacks targeted civilian areas and infrastructure, resulting in at least one death and 48 injuries.
Russian strike on Kharkiv injured 43 people and damaged 46 buildings, according to Ukrinform. A separate strike on the National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv killed one person and injured five. Both incidents occurred on the same day, with the Kyiv attack happening earlier in the day. The strikes marked another escalation in the ongoing conflict, with no immediate indication of a ceasefire or diplomatic response.
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StateUkrinformSep 28, 07:58 PM
Russian strike on Kharkiv injures 43 people and damages 46 buildings - UkrinformRussian strike on Kharkiv injures 43 people and damages 46 buildings Ukrinform
StateUkrinformSep 28, 07:58 PM
Russian strike on Kharkiv injures 43 people and damages 46 buildings - ukrinform.netRussian strike on Kharkiv injures 43 people and damages 46 buildings ukrinform.net
StateUkrinformSep 28, 05:50 PM
Russian strike on National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv kills one, injures five - UkrinformRussian strike on National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv kills one, injures five Ukrinform
StateUkrinformSep 28, 05:50 PM
Russian strike on National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv kills one, injures five - ukrinform.netRussian strike on National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv kills one, injures five ukrinform.net