Russian drone strike hits building in Kharkiv

The site of a building hit during a Russian drone strike, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 16 September, 2025.
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A residential building was struck by a Russian drone in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district on Tuesday, according to local officials.

The attack was captured on video and shared by local officials. Authorities are searching for possible casualties and urging residents to follow air raid warnings.

Kharkiv remains one of the most targeted Ukrainian cities as Russia continues strikes on civilian infrastructure using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs).

Police officers work at the site of a building hit during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, 16 September, 2025.
Reuters

Ceasefire discussions

Russia hopes a new round of talks can be scheduled with U.S. representatives this autumn to clear up irritants in their relations, a senior diplomat was quoted as saying early on Tuesday.

The United States and Russia held two sets of talks in Istanbul largely devoted to diplomacy and the operation of embassies - one meeting in February, the second in April. Both sides said the talks had made progress on the issues.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have since met on 15 August in Alaska, but those talks have yet to lead to an agreement to end more than three and a half years of war in Ukraine.

Moscow’s settlement demands include banning Ukraine from joining military alliances and withdrawing troops from occupied regions, which Kyiv calls an “ultimatum” and ties to ceasefire conditions for talks.

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