An overnight drone strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, left three individuals dead and caused extensive damage to infrastructure on Wednesday morning. The local authorities reported the strike, part of a troubling uptick in Russian drone and missile attacks that have escalated over recent months, with multiple nightly assaults targeting Ukrainian cities.
Russian Drone Assault Claims Three Lives in Kharkiv Amid Escalating Attacks
Russian Drone Assault Claims Three Lives in Kharkiv Amid Escalating Attacks
A nighttime barrage in Ukraine's second-largest city underscores Russia's intensified aerial campaign, resulting in casualties and panic among residents.
With residents scrambling for safety, the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that out of 85 drones launched by Russia in the attack, 49 were intercepted. Besides the barrage in Kharkiv, which has been the most severely impacted, additional strikes were also reported in the Donetsk and Odesa regions, where damages were inflicted on residential areas and civilian property.
In addition to the fatalities, the Kharkiv drone attack led to injuries among 64 people, including nine children. The barrage resulted in fires in multiple locations, notably at a trolley bus depot and residential buildings, igniting chaos as flames engulfed vehicles and playgrounds. The Ukrainian military has been tight-lipped about potential impacts on military targets during the strikes, while damage in Odesa included civilian structures and boats.
The backlash from Russia's continued offensive raises fresh concerns about the ongoing conflict and the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Maria Varenikova, an experienced journalist covering the Ukraine-Russia war, reported on these developments from Kyiv, shedding light on the harrowing impact on Ukrainian cities.
In addition to the fatalities, the Kharkiv drone attack led to injuries among 64 people, including nine children. The barrage resulted in fires in multiple locations, notably at a trolley bus depot and residential buildings, igniting chaos as flames engulfed vehicles and playgrounds. The Ukrainian military has been tight-lipped about potential impacts on military targets during the strikes, while damage in Odesa included civilian structures and boats.
The backlash from Russia's continued offensive raises fresh concerns about the ongoing conflict and the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Maria Varenikova, an experienced journalist covering the Ukraine-Russia war, reported on these developments from Kyiv, shedding light on the harrowing impact on Ukrainian cities.
