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Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine's Kharkiv, damage infrastructure on the Danube

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Posted on March 26, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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March 26 (Reuters) - Russian attacks killed two people in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv and the region around it and a strike on the Danube port of Izamil damaged port facilities and energy

Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill Two, Damage Danube Port and Energy Facilities

Overview of Recent Attacks and Their Impact

Casualties and Damage in Kharkiv

March 26 (Reuters) - Russian attacks killed two people in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv and the region around it and a strike on the Danube port of Izamil damaged port facilities and energy infrastructure, officials said.

Details of the Kharkiv Attacks

Prosecutors in Kharkiv region, in a statement on Telegram early on Thursday, said a woman injured in an attack on the city of Kharkiv had died of her injuries in hospital.

They said nine people were injured in strikes on two districts of the city, a frequent target of Russian forces, 30 km (18 km) from the border.

Drone Strike Incident

Prosecutors also said a Russian drone killed a man in his car in a district closer to the border.

Strikes on the Danube Port of Izmail

Local officials in the Danube port of Izmail in southwestern Ukraine said the town had come under attack and there had been damage to the port and to energy facilities.

Cross-Border Attacks in Russia

Incidents in Belgorod Region

On the Russian side of the border, the regional governor in Belgorod Region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said Ukrainian drones had killed an 18-year-old man on a motorcycle in a village near the border and a woman in her car in the town of Graivoron.

Belgorod has frequently come under attack from Ukrainian forces in the four-year-old war pitting Kyiv against Moscow.

Drone Activity in Moscow

In Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 17 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted and destroyed on their way to the capital over the course of Wednesday.

The downing of Russian drones targeting the capital occurs quite frequently, with the number of those attacking varying widely.

Verification of Reports

Reuters could not independently verify the accounts.

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Michael Perry)

Key Takeaways

  • In Kharkiv, a woman and a man were killed by Russian attacks; nine others were injured across two city districts and a border area strike.
  • In Izmail, the Danube port suffered damage to port and energy infrastructure, underscoring its strategic role in Ukrainian exports.
  • On the Russian side, Belgorod officials reported two civilian deaths from Ukrainian drone attacks, while Moscow intercepted 17 Ukrainian drones targeting the capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were killed in the recent Russian attacks on Kharkiv?
Two people were killed in the attacks on Kharkiv and its surrounding region.
What infrastructure was damaged in the Danube port of Izmail?
Port facilities and energy infrastructure were damaged in the attack on Izmail.
Were there any casualties on the Russian side of the border?
Yes, an 18-year-old man and a woman were killed in drone attacks in Belgorod Region.
How many people were injured in Kharkiv during the latest strikes?
Nine people were injured in strikes on two districts in Kharkiv.
Have attacks on Kharkiv occurred frequently?
Yes, Kharkiv has been a frequent target of Russian forces.

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