Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine’s Merefa, destruction in residential areas away from the front line; death of many people

By Samira Vishwas On May 5, 2026

Russia Missile Strike Merefa News In Hindi: On Monday, Russia launched a powerful missile attack on Merefa city located in Kharkiv area of Ukraine. According to local officials, 5 people died and many were injured in this attack. The most surprising thing is that this city is far away from the front line of the war, yet buildings and facilities of common people were targeted there.

huge loss in the city

Area Governor Oleh Sinihubov said that this Russian attack has caused a lot of destruction in the city. Due to the missile fall, 10 houses, a government office, 4 shops, a garage and a restaurant have been completely or partially destroyed. The governor said that the Russian army deliberately targeted areas where civilians live in broad daylight even though these areas were considered safe and far away from the main battlefield.

Iskander ballistic missile attack

Five people have died in this attack. Which includes two men and three women. Apart from this, 18 other people have been injured. The condition of four of them remains very serious. According to preliminary investigation by officials, Iskandar was involved in this attack. ballistic missile Was used.

🇺🇦 #Ukraine – 🇷🇺 #russia: Russian forces have launched a ballistic missile during the day targeting the city of Merefa, killing five people and injuring at least 19.
A store and several homes were destroyed as a result of the strike. pic.twitter.com/0TCyoyA0Al
— POPULAR FRONT (@PopularFront_) May 4, 2026

scene of devastation

The pictures released by the relief and rescue team after the attack are heart-wrenching. It can be seen that the roofs of the buildings have been blown off and the windows have been shattered due to the explosion. Rescue workers are busy helping and treating injured and bloodied people on the spot.

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Controversy over attacks on civilians

However, since the beginning of the war in 2022 Russia It has been saying that it does not target civilians but the reality is that till now thousands of civilians have lost their lives in these attacks. On the other hand, Ukraine has also carried out attacks on Russian territories, but they have been on a much smaller scale than Russia’s attacks.