Russian missile strike on Kharkiv kills one, wounds six; drone attack cuts power to 22,000 in Poltava

A Russian missile attack on Kharkiv killed one person and wounded six others, while a drone strike on energy infrastructure in the Poltava region left about 22,000 people without power. The attacks occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026. The double missile strike targeted the industrial district of Kharkiv, damaging an administrative building, vehicles, and at least ten residential buildings. Russian forces also launched a massive attack on the Odessa region, hitting industrial and port infrastructure, though no casualties were reported there. German Chancellor Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday, pledging continued support. Separately, the European Union is considering limiting Ukraine's access to agricultural subsidies upon EU accession, according to the Financial Times.