The strike was part of a broader Russian offensive across 19 Ukrainian regions involving 5 ballistic missiles and 108 attack drones. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia ignored a ceasefire announcement previously mentioned by US President Donald Trump. While Ukraine ceased strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and oil refineries for 2 days following that claim, Zelensky noted Russia continued attacking critical infrastructure.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russian Missile Strike Kills 4 in Kharkiv After Trump Ceasefire Claim
War7 days ago
A residential building in Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district was severely damaged on Oct. 12 when a missile strike collapsed an entrance section of an apartment block. The attack killed 4 people and injured 41, with emergency teams spending the night searching for victims in the rubble. Rescuers eventually pulled 4 survivors to safety, though one rescue worker was seriously injured by a falling concrete slab during the operation.
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