Russian strike on Kharkiv region farm kills six, wounds 12

September 24, 2026 at 02:33 PM2 min

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A Russian missile strike on a farm in Stara Hnylytsia, Kharkiv region, killed six workers and wounded 12 on Thursday morning, September 24. Four of the wounded are in serious condition with head and neck injuries. Russian drones also struck civilian cars near Derhachi, killing a 68-year-old man and wounding two others.

Key Facts

Six workers — two men and four women — were killed in the missile strike on the farm in Stara Hnylytsia.
Twelve people were wounded, four of them seriously with head and neck injuries.
The attack involved three 'Banderol' missiles, one of which hit a vegetable storage where workers were sorting vegetables.
Russian drones struck civilian cars near Derhachi, killing a 68-year-old man and wounding a 63-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman.
Over the past day, Russian forces also shelled settlements in Kupiansk, Bohodukhiv, Lozova, Chuhuiv, and Izium districts with guided aerial bombs and drones.

The Farm Strike

Russian troops struck a farm in the village of Stara Hnylytsia, Kharkiv region, on the morning of Thursday, September 24. Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Syniehubov reported that six people were killed and 12 wounded in the attack. The dead included two men and four women, all employees of the enterprise. Preliminary data indicate the Russians attacked with three 'Banderol' missiles, one of which hit a vegetable storage where people were sorting vegetables. Emergency services said four of the 12 wounded are in serious condition with head and neck injuries.

Drone Attacks on Civilian Cars

Russian drones attacked civilian cars near the town of Derhachi in Kharkiv region, according to local law enforcement. A 63-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were wounded in the strikes. A 68-year-old man died from his injuries.

Wider Shelling in Kharkiv Region

Over the past day, Russian forces also shelled settlements in Kupiansk, Bohodukhiv, Lozova, Chuhuiv, and Izium districts. The attacks used guided aerial bombs and drones of various types, according to regional police.