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Ukraine's two largest cities under Russian attack, officials say 13 injured
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
Quick Summary
Kyiv is under a massive drone attack by Russia, affecting multiple districts. Air defences are active, and negotiations continue in the UAE.
Ukraine's two largest cities under Russian attack, officials say 13 injured
Overview of Recent Attacks
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine's two largest cities came under Russian attacks early on Saturday, injuring two people in the capital Kyiv and 11 in Kharkiv in the northeast, officials said.
Casualties in Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the two injured in the capital were in serious condition and being treated in hospital. He said there had been strikes in two districts on either side of the Dnipro River bisecting the capital.
Impact on Kharkiv
"Kyiv is under a massive enemy attack," Klitschko wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
Response and Recovery Efforts
Ukraine's air force said both drones and missiles had been deployed in the assault on the capital.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, reported drone strikes in at least three districts, sparking fires in at least two locations.
Kyiv has endured two mass overnight attacks since the New Year, knocking out power and heating to hundreds of residential buildings. Emergency workers were still engaged in restoring services to residents, with overnight temperatures dipping to -13 Celsius (9 Fahrenheit).
In Kharkiv, a frequent Russian target 30 km (18 miles) from the border, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said Russian drones had attacked several districts, injuring 11 people.
Writing on Telegram, he said drones had struck a dormitory for displaced people, a hospital and a maternity hospital.
The latest attacks occurred after negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States completed the first of two days of talks in the United Arab Emirates devoted to working towards a resolution of the nearly four-year-old war.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Chris Reese)
Key Takeaways
- •Russian drones struck Kyiv early Saturday.
- •Air defence units are operational in Kyiv.
- •Strikes reported in multiple districts of Kyiv.
- •Kharkiv also faced drone attacks, injuring 11.
- •Negotiations ongoing between Ukraine, Russia, and the US.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine's two largest cities under Russian attack, officials say 13 injured
1What is air defense?
Air defense refers to military measures designed to protect against enemy aircraft or missiles, including the use of radar, anti-aircraft weapons, and other technologies.
2What is a drone strike?
A drone strike is an attack carried out by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be used for surveillance or to deliver weapons against a target.
3What is a missile threat?
A missile threat refers to the potential danger posed by the launch of missiles, which can be used in warfare to target specific locations or populations.
4What is international negotiation?
International negotiation is the process by which countries or organizations discuss and reach agreements on various issues, including conflict resolution, trade, and diplomacy.
