Russian Missile Strike on Kharkiv Post Office Kills Ten
Two Russian missiles struck a post office at a crowded crossroads in Pechenihy, Kharkiv Oblast, killing at least 10 people and wounding 18 others. The attack set a nearby cafe and several vehicles ablaze. Local officials reported that the strike targeted civilian infrastructure during a period of increased aerial bombardment across the region, highlighting the ongoing high risk to non-combatants in frontline areas.
Date: August 19, 2026
Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 10
Source: Euromaidan Press