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At least 6 dead as Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv

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What happened

At least 6 people have been killed in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv after a Russian strike hit a residential area.

Nearly 60 were injured and apartments destroyed.

Key facts

  • At least 6 people have been killed in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv after a Russian strike hit a residential area.
  • Nearly 60 were injured and apartments destroyed.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:29:28 UTC.

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