Russian Missile Strikes Hit Kharkiv Region, Killing 17-Year-Old and One Other, Injuring at Least 17

Overview

• Two missiles struck central Balakliya, leaving one person dead and at least eight injured, according to the Kharkiv regional governor and the town’s mayor.
• A 17-year-old girl wounded in a separate strike on Berestyn died in hospital, with nine others injured and seven requiring hospitalization, regional authorities reported.
• Officials said the Balakliya blasts damaged buildings and vehicles in the town center, underscoring the continued risk to populated areas.
• The Dnipropetrovsk governor reported drone attacks that triggered fires in Dnipro, with no casualties initially recorded.
• Reporters and officials describe a persistent cycle of cross-border strikes since 2022, with Russia stepping up hits on Ukrainian energy sites as Ukraine targets Russian oil depots and refineries.