SIX PEOPLE KILLED IN A PARKIN THE KHARKIV REGION

Russian Drone Strike on a Park in Kharkiv Region: Call Congress Today

On October 19, 2026, a Russian drone struck the central park in Nova Vodolaha, Kharkiv region, where families with children were spending time outdoors. Six people were killed, including three children.

Key Details

• The drone struck an open area near a café where many people had gathered.

• The youngest victim was a little girl just over one year old. Her mother later died in the hospital.

• At least 14 people were injured, including six children.

• According to preliminary information from the regional prosecutor’s office, the attack was carried out using a Geran-3 drone.

Why This Matters

Decisions about aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia are made by the U.S. Congress. Congressional offices keep track of how many people call and what issues they raise.

You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to call. Your members of Congress represent everyone living in their districts, not just U.S. citizens.

What You Can Do Today

1. Find your representatives. Enter your ZIP code at house.gov to find your U.S. Representative and at senate.gov to identify your state’s two U.S. Senators.

2. Call the Capitol Switchboard. Dial 202-224-3121. Give the name of the Senator or Representative you want to reach, and the operator will connect you to their office.

3. Deliver a brief message. You can read this script word for word:

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, State], ZIP code [ZIP Code]. On October 19, a Russian drone struck a park in Nova Vodolaha, Kharkiv region, killing six people, including three children. What is [Senator / Representative Name] doing to stop Russia from killing Ukrainian civilians and to cut off the funding that fuels this war? Thank you.

Ideally, make three calls: one to each of your two Senators and one to your Representative. If an office is closed, leave a voicemail. Those messages are also logged.