Ukraine reported new waves of Russian drone and missile attacks on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, including strikes on Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city. Local officials said the assault injured at least two people and damaged civilian sites, including residential buildings and education facilities.
Kharkiv’s regional administration said the strikes also had an outsized impact on infrastructure: large sections of the city and surrounding areas were left without power, underscoring how air attacks continue to be aimed not only at military targets but also at systems that sustain daily life in winter.
Elsewhere, officials reported drone strikes on a high-rise apartment building in Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown. The attack reportedly sparked a fire, though early statements did not indicate immediate casualties. Such incidents have become a recurring feature of the war: drones target urban areas, air defenses engage, and residents face the constant risk of falling debris or direct hits.
Kyiv also reported damage connected to the same broader pattern of strikes. Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture said a drone and missile attack damaged parts of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a nationally significant religious site and a UNESCO World Heritage landmark. Damage to cultural sites has been a repeated flashpoint in the conflict, adding another layer to the human and infrastructural toll.
The reports illustrate how the war’s front lines are only one dimension of the fight. In major cities far from active ground battles, civilians continue to endure disruptions to electricity, schools, housing, and the basic rhythms of daily life. As winter strains energy systems, each successful strike can have cascading effects well beyond the immediate blast zone.