On July 11, 2025, Russian forces launched a drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, targeting a residential area that included a maternity hospital, a dentist clinic, an educational institution, and several residential buildings. The attack resulted in damage to these facilities and injured nine people. Mothers and newborns inside the maternity hospital were safely evacuated following the strike. Ukrainian officials, including Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and Governor Oleh Syniehubov, confirmed the incident and the evacuation. The strike is part of ongoing Russian military actions affecting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
In Kharkiv, Russian drones have reportedly struck a civilian enterprise. Residents say there have been at least a dozen hits so far. The attack is ongoing. https://t.co/X9shw3heRl https://t.co/EZMQUp8xeu
❗️ HEAVY Russian drone strikes reported in Kharkov, Ukraine At least 16 hits, according to mayor https://t.co/MHCkwveXHt
Ukrainian city of Kharkiv came under a large-scale Russian attack with Shahed-type long-range OWA-UAVs tonight. Over 15 explosions were heard in the city. The Mayor of Kharkiv informed that one of the targets was a civilian enterprise. At least 2 people were reportedly wounded. https://t.co/QNp04EWvxx