Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edna MohamedFebruary 21, 2026 at 03:37 PM

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On Saturday, February 21, 2026, a Russian attack in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine killed two police officers during an evacuation in Seredniy Burlyk, also wounding five others. Kharkiv's regional head reported Russian attacks on the city and ten other areas in the past 24 hours, with 175 combat clashes recorded. Separately, a Russian air strike in Sumy injured three people, including two children and a senior citizen, damaging homes and a gas pipe. In response, Ukrainian drones targeted an industrial site in Russia's Udmurt Republic, injuring 11 people. The attacks are part of ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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National Police of Sumy Oblast 60% Alexander Brechalov 60% Sergei Bagin 60% Sumy ×270% Seredniy Burlyk ×270% Udmurt Republic ×270% Ukraine 80% Oleh Syniehubov ×280% Kharkiv ×290% Russia ×390%

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russian attack 90% kharkiv 80% ukraine 70% shelling 60% drone attack 60% combat clashes 60% air strike 50% udmurt republic 50%

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Very Negative

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Classification Confidence

90%

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Kharkiv

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