A Russian missile strike has killed at least ten people in the Ukrainian village of Pechenihy in the northeastern Kharkiv region, in the latest deadly escalation of long-range attacks.
Ukrainian officials say two missiles struck the centre of the village on August 18, hitting an area near a post office, shops, homes and a café. At least 18 people were injured in the attack.
The strikes triggered fires across the area, damaging private buildings, vehicles and local businesses. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, searching through the destruction and treating the wounded.
Images from Pechenihy showed burned vehicles, damaged buildings and streets covered with debris following the missile impact.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, describing it as a brutal strike and warning that Ukraine would respond.
The attack comes as Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging increasingly powerful long-range strikes, with civilian areas repeatedly caught in the escalation.
At the same time, Ukraine has intensified its own attacks deep inside Russia, targeting military, energy and logistics infrastructure.
The latest violence highlights the growing intensity of the conflict, as both sides expand their ability to strike far from the front lines.
For residents of Pechenihy, however, the consequences are immediate—with families mourning loved ones, homes damaged and another Ukrainian community left facing the aftermath of war.
