On January 10, Russian invaders launched a missile attack on Kharkiv, targeting the city center with S-300 missiles from the Belgorod region.
Explosions and missile impacts were reported, resulting in the destruction of a civilian facility and injuries to 11 people, including a Turkish journalist.

The Kyiv district of Kharkiv was under enemy fire, leading to burning cars and damage to property near a hotel in the city center.
The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported the likelihood of casualties among individuals in the hotel, with preliminary damage to the building.

Six people initially reported injured, with the number later increasing to 11, including journalists. Victims included 4 men (31 to 38 years old) and 7 women (23 to 71 years old).
The attack deployed S-300 missiles from the Belgorod region, hitting the hotel and a few meters from its entrance. Over 30 people were in the hotel during the assault.
All victims were civilians, and the National Police emphasized the civilian nature of the targeted facilities, including a hotel and other infrastructure.
The Kharkiv Region Prosecutor attributed the attack to Russian forces, using S-300 missiles. The aftermath included damage to the hotel, a house, a car dealership, and a manufacturing plant.
The State Emergency Service conducted evacuations, rescuing 8 people from the affected building. Fire and rescue efforts involved 9 units of equipment and 70 SES personnel.
The Ukrainian Air Force had previously warned of the threat of enemy ballistic missiles in the region.

The deliberate targeting of civilian facilities in Kharkiv demonstrates the severity of the conflict and the disregard for civilian lives. The use of advanced missile systems intensifies the impact, causing significant damage to infrastructure and posing a threat to the local population.

This incident underscores the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict. International attention and intervention may be crucial to preventing further civilian casualties and mitigating the destructive consequences of military actions.

The attack on Kharkiv highlights the vulnerable situation faced by civilians in conflict zones. The intentional targeting of civilian infrastructure demands global condemnation and urgent efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.