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Five people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region

Five people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region

Summary

A Russian missile attack on the town of Merefa in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region killed at least five people and wounded 18. In response, Ukraine launched rare drone strikes on Moscow, damaging a residential building but causing no casualties.

Key Facts

  • Five people (two men and three women) died in the Russian missile strike on Merefa.
  • The attack hit civilian buildings including at least 10 houses and four shops.
  • Eighteen people were wounded, with four seriously injured and hospitalized.
  • Russian forces likely used an Iskander-type ballistic missile for the attack.
  • Ukraine carried out drone attacks on Moscow overnight, targeting a high-rise building.
  • The Moscow strikes caused property damage but no reported casualties.
  • Russia’s Victory Day parade was planned without military hardware due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks.
  • Ukraine has increased strikes on Russian oil refineries, ports, and depots in recent weeks.
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