The recent assault underscores the escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Major Drone Assault Strikes Kharkiv, Leaving Casualties in its Wake
Major Drone Assault Strikes Kharkiv, Leaving Casualties in its Wake
At least two dead and 17 wounded in the heaviest drone attack on Ukraine's second-largest city.
The city of Kharkiv has faced the most devastating drone attack to date, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and injuring 17 others. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that overnight, Russian forces unleashed a barrage of 48 drones, complemented by two missiles and four gliding bombs. He emphasized the extent of the destruction, indicating that multiple high-rise residential buildings were targeted, with footage showcasing flames engulfing several floors of one structure.
This attack follows a deadly incident that occurred just a night earlier, during which six people lost their lives and around 80 were injured across Ukraine as a result of a massive assault involving more than 400 drones and nearly 40 missiles. This prior operation showcased the scale of Russia's aerial assault capabilities and the ongoing violence in the region.
The backdrop for these escalations stems from Ukraine's strategic counteroffensive operations, including a recent attack dubbed Operation Spider Web. This operation reportedly resulted in the destruction of at least 40 Russian warplanes at four significant air bases within Russia. Ukraine authorities disclosed that 117 drones were utilized in this attack, smuggled into Russian territory and cleverly concealed beneath detachable roofs mounted on the back of lorries. These vehicles were driven near air base locations by uninformed drivers before the drones were launched remotely.
The ongoing conflict, which saw a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin in February 2022, continues to evolve with devastating impacts on both civilian lives and military resources in the region.
This attack follows a deadly incident that occurred just a night earlier, during which six people lost their lives and around 80 were injured across Ukraine as a result of a massive assault involving more than 400 drones and nearly 40 missiles. This prior operation showcased the scale of Russia's aerial assault capabilities and the ongoing violence in the region.
The backdrop for these escalations stems from Ukraine's strategic counteroffensive operations, including a recent attack dubbed Operation Spider Web. This operation reportedly resulted in the destruction of at least 40 Russian warplanes at four significant air bases within Russia. Ukraine authorities disclosed that 117 drones were utilized in this attack, smuggled into Russian territory and cleverly concealed beneath detachable roofs mounted on the back of lorries. These vehicles were driven near air base locations by uninformed drivers before the drones were launched remotely.
The ongoing conflict, which saw a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin in February 2022, continues to evolve with devastating impacts on both civilian lives and military resources in the region.
