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Russian drone injures six by apartment block in ukraine's kharkiv
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 9, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 9, 2026
Quick Summary
A Russian drone struck near a high-rise apartment block in Kharkiv on March 9, injuring six people—including a small child—shattering windows and igniting vehicles. In a separate incident, Russian shelling in Dnipro injured seven amid visible street-level destruction.
Russian Drone Attack Injures Six Civilians in Kharkiv, Ukraine
Details of the Attack and Its Aftermath
Incident Overview
March 9 (Reuters) - A Russian drone struck an area near a high-rise apartment building on Monday in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring six people, smashing windows and setting cars ablaze, the city's mayor said.
Victims and Damage
Ihor Terekhov said a small child was among the injured.
Background on Kharkiv
Kharkiv, located 30 km (18 miles) from the Russian border, withstood early advances by Russian forces after their full-scale invasion in February 2022 and has since been a frequent target of Russian air attacks.
Related Attacks in Ukraine
Shelling in Dnipro
Separately, Russian shelling of the southeastern city of Dnipro injured seven people, regional Governor Oleksandr Ganzha said on Telegram. Ganzha posted photos online showing rubble in streets and damaged building facades.
Official Reports and Media Coverage
(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by Jamie Freed)
Key Takeaways
- •Kharkiv—Ukraine’s second-largest city only ~30 km from the Russian border—remains a frequent target of aerial drone and missile strikes, with civilians repeatedly injured and infrastructure damaged (en.wikipedia.org).
- •The use of strike drones like 'Molniya' continues to inflict harm on residential areas, as illustrated by the March 2 Kharkiv attack that damaged high-rise apartments and caused casualties (reutersconnect.com).
- •Dnipro, in Ukraine’s southeast, also faces relentless Russian attacks—shelling on March 9 injured seven and left rubble in the streets, highlighting the widespread civilian impact across regions (english.nv.ua).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russian drone injures six by apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv
1How many people were injured in the Kharkiv drone attack?
Six people were injured in the Russian drone strike near a Kharkiv apartment block.
2Were any children hurt in the Kharkiv attack?
Yes, a small child was among those injured in the Kharkiv drone attack.
3What damage was caused by the drone strike in Kharkiv?
The drone attack smashed windows, set cars ablaze, and caused injuries to civilians near a high-rise building.
4Was there another attack reported in Ukraine on the same day?
Yes, Russian shelling injured seven people in the southeastern city of Dnipro on the same day.
5How close is Kharkiv to the Russian border?
Kharkiv is located about 30 km (18 miles) from the Russian border.
