Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Russian strikes cause power outages in Kharkiv
On January 26, 2024, Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv in Ukraine with drones and missiles.
This attack caused a lot of damage and left 80% of the city and the surrounding area without electricity.
Two people were hurt.
The attack also hit a school, a kindergarten, and some apartment buildings.
In another city called Kryvyi Rih, a high-rise apartment building was hit, but everyone was safely evacuated.
The attacks happened when it was very cold outside, making the situation even harder for the people living there.
The Ukrainian government is working to fix the damage as quickly as possible.
Russian drones and missile strikes hit Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, causing power outages to 80% of the city and surrounding region.
Two people were injured in the attacks, which also struck apartment buildings, a school, and a kindergarten.
The constant threat of further air raids is complicating repair efforts in Kharkiv.
In Kryvyi Rih, a high-rise apartment building was hit by Russian drones, triggering a fire, but residents were safely evacuated.
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has also been hit by three massive air attacks since the New Year, knocking out power and heating to hundreds of buildings.
- Who
- Russian forces
- What
- Drones and missile strikes causing power outages and damage
- When
- January 26, 2024
- Where
- Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
- Why
- Part of ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine
- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine and Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
- Date
- January 26, 2024
- Casualties
- 2 people injured
- Affected Areas
- 80% of Kharkiv and surrounding region without electricity
- Targets Hit
- Apartment buildings, school, kindergarten, high-rise apartment building, energy site
- Temperature
- -14 degrees Celsius (7 degrees Fahrenheit)