The Ukrainian Air Force of the Armed Forces reported a Russian launch of KAB guided bombs towards Kharkiv Oblast from the north and activity of enemy tactical aviation in the north-eastern direction, warning of potential strikes on frontline areas, between 2:16 PM and 2:45 PM UTC on January 3, 2026. The Air Force channel posted an alert stating "🚀 Launch KAB to Kharkiv Oblast from the north" and a subsequent warning: "⚠ Attention! 🛫 Activity of enemy tactical aviation in the north-eastern direction! 🚀🚀The threat of using aviation means of destruction for the frontline areas!" These updates occurred within the 29-minute reporting window. Separately, UNITED24Media detailed a Russian missile strike on a residential area in Kharkiv on January 2 that killed 22-year-old Anastasiia and her 3-year-old son Maksym. The attack injured about 30 people, including children, with five more individuals still missing as search efforts continue.
