Russian strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine, kills one and injures six, damaging residential buildings

On the night of October 4, 2026, Russian forces struck Kharkiv, Ukraine, with Banderol munitions, killing one person and injuring six. The attack damaged about ten residential buildings and caused fires in vehicles and an administrative building. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported the incident, and emergency services responded to the scene. Kharkiv, located near the Russian border, has been a frequent target of Russian attacks since the war began in 2022.