Rocket Hits House in Kharkiv

7. March 2026, 08:45

Russia attacks the city Kharkiv with rockets. One rocket hits a living house. The house has 5 floors. Big parts of the building are now broken. Rescue forces search in the rubble for people.

At least 7 people die in the attack. Among the dead are one boy and one girl. The girl was 13 years old. 10 other people are hurt. Children are also among the hurt people.

In other parts of Ukraine there is an air alarm. In the city Kyiv people seek safety. There is also danger in Odessa. Ukraine asks the West for help. It needs more rockets for defense.

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Definitions

Military Governor: A military governor leads a region during war. He takes care of safety and the people there.
Ballistic Missile: This is a very fast and big rocket. It flies in a high arc to its target.
Air Defense: These are weapons against attacks from the air. They shoot down enemy rockets or drones.

People

Oleh Synjehubow: He is the head of the administration in the Kharkiv region.
Wolodymyr Selenskyj: He is the President of Ukraine. He leads the country.
Vitali Klitschko: He is the Mayor of the city Kyiv.

Locations

Kharkiv: Kharkiv is the second biggest city in Ukraine. It is in the east of the country.
Kyiv: Kyiv is the main city of Ukraine.
Odessa: Odessa is a big port city on the Black Sea.

Sources

Die Zeit 7. March 2026, 07:59

Krieg in der Ukraine: Russische Rakete trifft Haus in Charkiw – Tote und Verletzte

Südtirol News 7. March 2026, 08:15

Mehrere Tote bei russischen Angriffen auf Charkiw

Stern 7. March 2026, 08:04

Massive russische Raketen- und Drohnenangriffe auf Ukraine - mindestens sechs Tote

Stern 7. March 2026, 07:59

Russische Rakete trifft Haus in Charkiw – Tote und Verletzte

ANSA 7. March 2026, 08:32

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