Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv

Loading the video No Comment Video. Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 28 October 2026 - 8:43 GMT+1 Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further strikes. A Russian jet-powered drone struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district late on Tuesday, 27 October, injuring five people, including a four-year-old boy, and setting residential and industrial buildings ablaze. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The fires spread across some 2,500 square metres, engulfing an apartment block, private homes, outbuildings and three industrial premises. Nearby tower blocks, garages and cars were also damaged, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said. Footage shows firefighters tackling the flames and rescue workers helping residents to safety as smoke rises over the neighbourhood. Three of the five injured were taken to hospital. Despite the risk of further Russian strikes, emergency crews brought the blaze under control, while psychologists assisted those affected. War in Ukraine Kharkiv Drone Strike civilian deaths firefighters Russia Top stories Now playing Next Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv Now playing Next Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit polls Now playing Next Portugal: Lisbon housing crisis sparks protest outside parliament Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 28th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call Now playing Next Israel: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted Now playing Next Qatar urges Iran to 'show goodwill', stop threats and reopen Hormuz Now playing Next 2.92-metre monster fish: German angler lands giant catfish from Polish reservoir Now playing Next EU to give Frontex new powers to deport migrants from outside Europe Now playing Next Trump calls Norway a ‘shithouse country’ over Nobel Peace Prize snub Now playing Next Too close to call: Israelis vote in Netanyahu-Eisenkot showdown Now playing Next Ceasefire begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky as strikes hit Kyiv Now playing Next Ithaca's natural horseshoe harbour is picturesque – but it hides a dirty secret Now playing Next Zoom in, zoom out: Deeply personal and political pictures dominate Hungarian press photo exhibition Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 27th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next South Africa: Athlete traverses 600 monkey bars under a 216-metre bridge ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in Bagan No Comment Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction site No Comment Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruins No Comment Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to polls World News Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly leaves Brazil for US after election defeat Europe News Two men charged over RAF Fairford air base incident, with one accused of assisting foreign intelligence Syria 'Unacceptable violation': Syria condemns Jordan airstrikes Europe News Finland's puppy livestream grips millions worldwide Silk Road Adventures Tashkent modernism enters the UNESCO World Heritage List Europe News Poland signs three-year defence cooperation plan with UK Culture news Eurovision in crisis: Netherlands make U-turn and pull out of Eurovision 2027 Sport Football: Mbappé apologises for 'ill-judged' joke about China's Mao Zedong that led several brands to drop him ADVERTISEMENT Culture news To the moon and beyond: Astronauts Chris Hadfield and Victor Glover on why the 'New Space race matters EU News Finnish and Norwegian leaders call Putin, urge restart of peace talks Destinations From Baku’s waterfront to the Greater Caucasus: a new winter destination within reach Europe Today Win or lose, Netanyahu could remain in power for months after Israeli election as Iran tensions loom Israel Israelis head to polls in first general election since 7 October attacks with no clear favourite World News Trump calls Norway a ‘shithouse country’ over Nobel Peace Prize snub Europe News Harry Kane is first Bundesliga player since Matthias Sammer to win Ballon d'Or Art Scientists uncover new clues to the actual night sky behind Van Gogh’s The Starry Night ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT