# Ukraine war latest: Kharkiv devastated by Russian glide bombs, children among victims

https://mins.news/en/item/86881

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-05 18:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-kharkiv-devastated-by-russian-glide-bombs-children-among-victims-2/

> At least five people were killed and 53 injured, including children, when Russian forces hit Kharkiv with at least three glide bombs on Oct. 5. Buildings were damaged and a rescue operation was launched. Ukraine’s Air Force said AI-guided automated gun turrets had shot down Russian jet-powered drones for the first time. A Turkish-owned cargo ship was also struck by Russian drones in the Black Sea, killing two and injuring at least 11.

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