Russian strike kills multiple in Kharkiv ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting
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.
🚨Will this ever end? This morning, Russians turned Kharkiv into a living hell
The occupiers deliberately struck a residential apartment block. The footage shows the horrific aftermath: fires broke out in apartments, parts of the building collapsed, and people are being pulled… pic.twitter.com/A7n4iuw0Gh — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 18, 2025
"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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