Russian strike kills multiple in Kharkiv ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting

Published August 18th, 2025 - 06:03 GMT
Kharkiv region
Russian attack in Kharkiv region kills 3 people. (Social media)

ALBAWABA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Sunday night before the scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump, who met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last weekend.

Ukrainian media reported that ahead of the Trump-Zelensky meeting, at least three people, including a child, were killed in a Russian airstrike overnight in Kharkiv city.

Ukrainian authorities said Monday that the Russian attack left at least 11 people injured.

"As of now, three people are known to have died, including a small child. 18 people were wounded, including children," Kharkiv region police posted on Telegram.

Moreover, the police mentioned that rescue operations are ongoing to find out if there are people trapped under the rubble after the strike hit a five-storey apartment building in the city.

It is worth mentioning that the Ukrainian President will meet with Donald Trump today, along with many European leaders. 

"I have already arrived in Washington, tomorrow I am meeting with President Trump. Tomorrow we are also speaking with European leaders. I am grateful to @POTUS for the invitation," Zelensky posted on X.

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