Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Russian Strike on Kharkiv Kills Two, Injures 25
On January 2, 2024, a big explosion happened in a five-storey apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles caused the explosion, killing at least two people and injuring about 25 others.
Rescue teams are working to find and help anyone still trapped.
However, Russian authorities say the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition stored in the building.
Both sides blame each other for the incident.
Kharkiv, which is near the border, has been frequently attacked since the start of the war in 2022.
Russian missiles struck a multi-storey apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on January 2, 2024, according to Ukrainian officials.
The attack killed at least two people and injured about 25, with 16 hospitalized, including a woman in serious condition.
Rescue teams are on site, clearing rubble and searching for survivors.
Russia denied the attack, suggesting the explosion was caused by the detonation of Ukrainian ammunition.
Kharkiv, located 30 km from the border, has been a frequent target of aerial attacks since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022.
- Who
- Russian forces (claimed by Ukraine), Ukrainian ammunition (claimed by Russia)
- What
- Explosion at a multi-storey apartment building
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Why
- Disputed: Strategic targeting (Ukraine) vs. ammunition detonation (Russia)
Ukrainian Officials
Russian Authorities
Cause of Explosion
Ukrainian Officials
Russian missiles struck the apartment building.
Russian Authorities
The explosion was caused by the detonation of Ukrainian ammunition.
Purpose of Attack
Ukrainian Officials
Russian forces targeted the building as part of ongoing attacks.
Russian Authorities
Ukraine is trying to distract from its own strikes on Russian-held areas.
- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Date
- January 2, 2024
- Casualties
- At least 2 people killed, 25 injured, 16 hospitalized
- Type of Attack
- Missile strike (claimed by Ukraine), ammunition detonation (claimed by Russia)
- Building Affected
- Five-storey apartment building
- Distance from Border
- 30 km (18 miles)
- Rescue Efforts
- Rescue teams are clearing rubble and searching for survivors
Sources
Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv injures at least 25, officials say
Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv injures 25, Moscow denies attack took place
Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv kills two, injures 25, Moscow denies attack took place
Ukraine: Death toll in Kherson drone attack rises to 28
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