Russian Strike on Kharkiv Kills Seven as Part of Major Barrage

Article content(Bloomberg) — A Russian ballistic missile strike leveled much of a residential building in Kharkiv overnight, part of a massive drone and missile attack across Ukraine that shattered days of relative calm. Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentAt least seven people were killed and ten injured in the northeastern city, which has borne the brunt of Kremlin attacks throughout the conflict now into its fifth year. Nineteen apartment buildings and a school were damaged and several shopping kiosks were destroyed as well, said regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle content“Russia used 29 missiles, nearly half of them ballistic, and 480 drones, most of them shaheds, against Ukraine,” President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted on X. “They targeted energy infrastructure in Kyiv, the Khmelnytskyi and Chernivtsi regions, and the railway in the Zhytomyr region.” Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentDamage was also reported in the Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, and Cherkasy regions. Relevant services are working wherever necessary.Article content“There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life. I thank everyone who will not remain silent,” Zelenskiy added. Article contentZelenskiy visited troops defending the Donetsk region on Friday, and warned that Russia was preparing an offensive in the region this spring. Article contentNegotiations to end the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine are currently on pause now that the war in the Middle East has diverted attention of the US, which has facilitated several rounds of talks so far. Article contentUS Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday that additional progress is anticipated in the weeks ahead, without providing more detail, as Ukraine and Russia completed a new prisoner exchange. Article content“Pressure on Russia must be increased in order to restore a lasting peace for Ukraine and for the sake of international peace and security,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X following the overnight strikes. Article contentTrending Posthaste: Canadians are paying more than lip service to Buy Canada — and now the numbers prove it News This TSX stock fought its way back from the AI software rout and may have 'strong growth prospects' Investor South Bow confirms open season for new pipeline to the U.S. using legacy Keystone XL permits Oil & Gas Beer, wine sales fall even more, putting tax revenues on the rocks, but one boozy drink is on the rise Retail & Marketing These eight charts show 'rupture' with Canada under Trump's tariffs Economy Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Posthaste: Canadians are paying more than lip service to Buy Canada — and now the numbers prove it News This TSX stock fought its way back from the AI software rout and may have 'strong growth prospects' Investor South Bow confirms open season for new pipeline to the U.S. using legacy Keystone XL permits Oil & Gas Beer, wine sales fall even more, putting tax revenues on the rocks, but one boozy drink is on the rise Retail & Marketing These eight charts show 'rupture' with Canada under Trump's tariffs Economy