Kharkiv Guided Bomb Campaign Targeting Civilian Infrastructure
On April 7, 2026, Russian forces launched a series of strikes using guided aerial bombs against the northern districts of Kharkiv. Al Jazeera reported that the mounting civilian toll and destruction of residential energy hubs triggered the flight of 9,000 residents from the Saltivka area. This displacement event followed the use of over 289 drones and numerous ballistic missiles against the city within the last week of March.
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Country: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Severity: HIGH
Source: Al Jazeera