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Russian Forces Maintain Day-Long Drone Barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 2, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
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On April 2, Russian forces carried out an extensive drone assault on Kharkiv, suffering fires and at least two injuries—one an eight-year-old girl—while also striking Zaporizhzhia and Belgorod Region; the latter saw 13 wounded across multiple attacks.
Russian Drone Strikes Injure Civilians in Extended Kharkiv Barrage
Overview of Recent Drone Attacks in Ukraine and Russia
Kharkiv Under Sustained Drone Assault
April 2 (Reuters) - Russian forces maintained a day-long barrage of drone strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, on Thursday, injuring at least two people, local officials said.
Impact on Kharkiv Districts
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov posted reports on Telegram throughout the day and well into the evening, noting strikes in four city districts. One city official said there had been at least 20 impacts from drones.
Casualties and Damage in Kharkiv
He said some of the strikes triggered fires and two people were injured in an evening attack, including an eight-year-old girl.
Other Affected Regions
Zaporizhzhia: Damage Without Injuries
Further south, in the city of Zaporizhzhia, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said a Russian attack damaged a high-rise apartment building and a local business. No injuries were reported.
Belgorod Region: Drone Attacks Across the Border
Over the border in Russia's Belgorod Region, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said 13 people were injured in a series of drone attacks, 11 of them in the village of Shebekino, just inside the border.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Ron PopeskiEditing by Bill Berkrot)
Key Takeaways
- •Kharkiv endured a continuous drone campaign across four districts, resulting in fires and two wounded, underscoring persistent threats to Ukraine's second-largest city.
- •Zaporizhzhia suffered damage to both a high-rise and a business with no reported casualties, highlighting the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.
- •Russia's Belgorod Region, especially Shebekino, experienced cross-border drone spillover—13 people were injured—illustrating the growing human toll in border areas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russian forces maintain day-long drone barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv
1How many people were injured in the Kharkiv drone attacks?
At least two people were injured, including an eight-year-old girl, in the drone strikes on Kharkiv.
2Which city districts in Kharkiv were affected by the drone strikes?
Strikes were reported in four city districts in Kharkiv throughout the day.
3Were there any other cities affected by Russian attacks on the same day?
Yes, Zaporizhzhia and Belgorod Region also reported damage and injuries from Russian attacks.
4Did any of the drone strikes in Kharkiv cause fires?
Yes, some of the drone strikes in Kharkiv triggered fires according to local officials.
5How many drone impacts were reported in Kharkiv?
At least 20 impacts from drones were reported in Kharkiv during the day-long barrage.
