Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Kharkiv Hit by Russia; Ukraine Denies Prisoner Swap Delay
Imagine a war is happening, and Russia is attacking Kharkiv, a big city in Ukraine, with bombs and missiles.
Sadly, people have died and many are hurt, including a baby.
Ukraine also sent drones to attack near Moscow.
Both sides are fighting, and a lot of buildings have been damaged.
It seems like a plan to swap prisoners and return bodies has been put on hold, and the sides disagree about why.
Both countries are in conflict.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv killed at least four and injured over 60.
A Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow injured two people.
Kharkiv Mayor reports the most powerful attack since the war began.
Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps as claimed by Russia.
Ukraine says its air forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet.
- Who
- Russia and Ukraine.
- What
- Russia launched missile and bomb strikes on Kharkiv, and Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Moscow region.
- When
- Overnight and during the day.
- Where
- Kharkiv, Ukraine, and the Moscow region, Russia.
- Why
- The reason for the attacks is not explicitly stated in the provided articles.
Ukraine
Russia
Prisoner Exchanges
Ukraine
Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps.
Russia
Russia says Ukraine postponed prisoner swaps indefinitely.
Military Actions
Ukraine
Ukraine's air forces shot down a Russian fighter jet.
Russia
Russia attacked military targets, hitting all.
Attacks
Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone attack injured people in the Moscow region.
Russia
Russia launched attacks with drones, missiles and guided bombs on Kharkiv.
- Location of Attacks
- Kharkiv, Ukraine; Moscow Region, Russia
- Kharkiv Deaths
- At least 4
- Kharkiv Injuries
- At least 60
- Moscow Region Injuries
- 2
- Weaponry Used (Russia)
- Missiles, drones, guided bombs
- Weaponry Used (Ukraine)
- Drones
- Targets
- Residential buildings, educational, and industrial facilities
Sources
'Most powerful attack since start of war': Russia pounds Ukraine with drone, missile strike; 3 killed, over 20 injured
Three killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv; Ukrainian drones injure two near Moscow
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say