# Elderly Women and Children Survive Russian Attack on Kharkiv

Russian forces attacked Kharkiv, and elderly women and children survived the strike, according to Al Jazeera. The attack highlights the continuing danger to civilians in Ukraine’s second-largest city and the wider humanitarian impact of Russia’s war.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/28/elderly-women-and-children-survive-russian-attack-on-kharkiv?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:35:20 +0000