Russian drone attack targets kindergarten in Kharkiv, one dead, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
At least one person died after a Russian drone strike hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv region of Ukraine, as per President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Sharing details about the strike, Zelenskyy wrote on X: "A Russian drone strike hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv – after a massive attack overnight. Unfortunately, one person has been killed – my condolences to the bereaved family."
He said seven people were injured in the incident.
He said all the children were evacuated from the kindergarten.
He said: " All the children have been evacuated and are now in shelters. Preliminary reports indicate that many are showing acute stress reactions."
Targeting Russia for the attack, he said: " There is no justification for a drone strike on a kindergarten, nor can there ever be. Clearly, Russia is growing more brazen. These strikes are Russia’s spit in the face to everyone who insists on a peaceful resolution."
The latest attack occurred amid overnight Russian strikes on various locations in Ukraine.
Six people, including two children, were killed in the attacks.
"Another night proving that Russia does not feel enough pressure for dragging out the war. Our air defense forces, mobile fire groups, and drone interceptor crews were working all night and into the morning. Ordinary cities have been under fire, primarily our energy infrastructure, but many residential buildings have also been hit. There were fires in Zaporizhzhia and hits on homes in Kyiv. The Kyiv, Odesa, Chernihiv, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy and Sumy regions were under attack. As of now, 17 people are known to have been injured. Unfortunately, 6 people were killed, among them 2 children. My condolences to their families and loved ones," Zelenskyy said.
A Russian drone strike hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv – after a massive attack overnight. Unfortunately, one person has been killed – my condolences to the bereaved family. As of now, seven people have been injured and are receiving medical care. All the children have been… pic.twitter.com/J6PGx0u7ZZ
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 22, 2025
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