Russian drone attack on Kharkiv: two dead and many injured!

Russian drone attack on Kharkiv: two dead and many injured!

On the night of June 11, 2025, Kharkiv was again hit by a fierce Russian drone attack. According to initial reports, at least two people have died while dozens have been injured. Five children are among the injured. The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, informed that numerous residential buildings were damaged and a major fire broke out. According to Mainpost, company buildings were also affected.

The situation in Kharkiv is tense because the city, which is close to the border with Russia, is often the target of such attacks. This incident comes just days after the most violent attack on Kharkiv since the start of the war, which also left many people injured and killed. The ongoing attacks highlight the brutal conditions suffered by civilians.

A new record for drone attacks

The military situation in Ukraine is becoming increasingly precarious. Shockingly, authorities reported one of the largest Russian drone strikes since the start of the war, using over 479 combat drones and numerous missiles and cruise missiles, including four Kinschal hypersonic missiles. This information comes from a report by Zeit.

Military experts warn that attacks with 500 or more drones could become the norm in the future. During the night, people in other regions of Ukraine also felt affected. There was one injured in Rivne and three civilians injured in Zaporizhia. Kharkiv was particularly attacked by guided glide bombs. The Ukrainian armed forces responded with their own drone attacks, including on an electronics factory in Chuvashia, where fortunately no injuries were reported.

An exchange between men

While the fighting continues, there are also bright spots. Russia and Ukraine have begun another prisoner exchange, with the first group of Russian soldiers under the age of 25 being released from Ukrainian captivity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj confirmed the return of young and seriously injured soldiers. Nevertheless, there are difficulties in the exchange process, which dates back to direct negotiations in Istanbul that took place at the beginning of the month. Over 1,000 people could be affected, which underlines the urgency of return.

Amid these dramatic circumstances, the international community remains concerned about the escalation of violence. For security reasons, Poland has activated interceptors and put its air defense systems on high alert to respond to ongoing Russian attacks.

The practical implementation of these events shows how much Ukraine is suffering from the ongoing pressure, while at the same time the hope for peace and stability should not be lost sight of. Further information about the attackers and the current situation in Ukraine can be found in a report by Spiegel.