- September 16, 2025
- 3:03 pm
- Ukraine
The morning of September 16, 2025 in Kharkiv turned into a nightmare: a “Shahed” drone hit a historic building, injuring four people. The moment of the attack was caught on video.
The morning in Kharkiv turned into a nightmare
Kharkiv once again felt the fragility of a peaceful morning. Instead of the usual school bell, there was the drone’s hum and an explosion in the city center.
Four injured: how it all happened
The strike hit the Slobidskyi district. The “Shahed” crashed into a building housing an educational institution. People were walking on the street at that time — four were injured. Fortunately, doctors assess their condition as mild.
Fire on the roof and collapses
After the explosion, the building’s roof caught fire. Rescuers fought the flames for several hours. Part of the ceilings collapsed, and windows were shattered.
The historic center under attack
Each new raid turns the cultural heart of Kharkiv into ruins. Destroyed facades, broken windows, smoke over the streets — a city once associated with universities and architecture is now once again on the front line.
“We will not stop”
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated directly:
“The drone hit a historic building. But Kharkiv continues to live, we will restore everything that is destroyed.”
These words sound like a vow — and a challenge.
A video that cannot be forgotten
The moment of impact was captured by cameras. In the frame — a sharp whistle, an instant flash, and a fiery cloud over the building. The video spread on social networks, prompting thousands of comments. People write about fear, anger, and that “getting used to this is impossible.”
What is important to know
Date of attack: September 16, 2025
Location: Slobidskyi district, Kharkiv
Drone used: “Shahed”
Injured: 4 people
Consequences: fire, damage to a historic building
Why it matters
The city under target. Kharkiv is regularly attacked, and each attack hits not only the infrastructure but also the people.
History is crumbling. Old buildings turn to ash, cultural heritage is destroyed.
The world sees. Videos and photos become undeniable evidence.
Israeli perspective
For Israelis of Ukrainian origin, this news is not just statistics. Many still have family and friends in Kharkiv. Therefore, NAnews — Israel News reports on such events in detail to maintain the diaspora’s connection with Ukraine and show: Kharkiv’s pain is a pain felt here too.
Conclusions
Kharkiv has once again endured. People are injured, the building is destroyed, but the city lives. Each such morning is a reminder that the war is far from over.
Ukraine needs protection, and the world needs determination. And it is precisely such reports that remind us: the fight is not only for land but also for the right of people to wake up in a peaceful city.