Russian drone strikes residential building in Kharkiv
On June 9, 2026, the Russian Federation launched a massive drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, injuring 15 civilians, including three children. One of the drones struck a multi-story residential building between the eighth and ninth floors but failed to detonate. Emergency responders immediately evacuated the damaged apartment block. Applying IDMC methodology for a residential building evacuation, an estimated 200 civilians were newly displaced by this specific drone strike incident.
Date: June 9, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 15
Displaced: 200
Source: ANTIKOR