Russian Airstrikes on Kharkiv Residential Hub Displace 3,500

On March 5, 2026, a series of Russian guided bomb strikes targeted the northern outskirts of Kharkiv, destroying multiple high-rise apartment buildings. The local administration reported that 3,500 civilians were forced to evacuate their homes due to structural damage and the loss of utility services. Ukrainian emergency services coordinated the transport of these residents to temporary shelters as rescue operations continued, according to The Kyiv Independent.

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