Russian Missile Strikes Kill Ten Civilians in Kharkiv

A series of Russian missile strikes targeted residential and civilian areas in Kharkiv, resulting in at least ten fatalities. The bombardment is part of an intensified Russian campaign against Ukraine's second-largest city. Local emergency services reported significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including apartment buildings and vehicles, as rescue operations continued throughout the day to locate survivors under the rubble.

Date: August 18, 2026

Location: Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: missile

Severity: HIGH

Casualties reported: 10

Source: Al Jazeera

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