With unprecedented force Russia Pounds Kharkiv in Retaliation: Massive Drone and Missile Barrage Kills 3, Injures Dozens. Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, faced one of its most intense bombardments since the war began in 2022. In a devastating overnight assault on Saturday, Russian forces unleashed 48 Shahed drones, at least three missiles, and four lethal aerial glide bombs on the city. The result: at least three people killed, 21 injured, and widespread destruction across residential areas.