Russian Airstrikes Hit Kharkiv Apartment Building

On September 20, Russian forces launched guided bomb attacks on Kharkiv, injuring at least 15 individuals, including two children. Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the use of guided bombs, which struck a multi-storey apartment building and other civilian areas, prompting rescue operations and evacuation of residents. The attacks, which followed a series of previous strikes on the city, have drawn attention to the ongoing violence in Ukraine as Russian troops continue targeting civilian infrastructure. Regional authorities reported additional strikes in the Sumy region affecting energy infrastructure and civilian homes. Kharkiv has been under frequent attack since the onset of the invasion in February 2022, with rising casualties and destruction reported in recent weeks.