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In August-September 2026, Kharkiv experienced a series of Russian drone attacks that resulted in casualties and damage. The first incidents of drone falls were recorded on August 24, and on August 28, an attack resulted in one fatality. In the following days, attacks continued, including strikes on apartment buildings, raising concerns among the city's residents.
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Russian drones have been reported to have fallen in the Shevchenkivskyi and Osnovianskyi districts of Kharkiv. According to the city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, the drones did not detonate and there were no casualties. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incidents.
On August 26, Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskiy district was struck by an enemy drone. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported the incident, noting that the consequences of the strike are being assessed.
On August 27, 2026, combat drone strikes were reported in the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv. Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that a Shahed drone struck the area twice within a day.
On August 28, a Shahed drone strike was recorded in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, according to the city's mayor Ihor Terekhov.
On 28 August 2026, Russian forces launched a drone strike on the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. Preliminary reports indicate one person has died and at least two others have been injured. Emergency services are currently on the scene.
On 28 August, a combat drone hit a petrol station in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, igniting a fire. Preliminary reports indicate one person has died and two others have been injured.
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