Russian drones attack Kharkiv, injuring people

The city of Kharkiv came under a large-scale Russian drone attack on the evening of 5 October. Four people have been injured and parts of the city have been left without power and water supply.

Source: Suspilne Kharkiv, a Kharkiv-related branch of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne; Ukraine's Air Force; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov

Details: Suspilne Kharkiv reported that 15 explosions had been heard in the city as of 23:10. Prior to that, the Air Force had reported a group of drones south of Kharkiv heading toward the city.

Quote from Terekhov: "Explosions heard in Kharkiv. Early reports indicate that the city is being attacked by Russian drones."

Quote from Syniehubov: "Explosions heard in Kharkiv! Information is being confirmed. The threat of an aerial attack is still there. Do not leave shelters until the all-clear is given."

Details: At 23:07, Syniehubov stated that, according to early reports, the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv and nearby suburbs were under drone attack. There were no reports of casualties.

At 23:29, Terekhov confirmed that Kharkiv had been attacked 15 times by Russian drones. Early reports indicated that the Novobavarskyi district had been the main target.

He said houses in the residential area had been damaged.

Later, he added that another Russian drone strike hit the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city, with information on the consequences being confirmed.

At 23:49, Syniehubov reported that three people had suffered acute stress reactions following the Russian drone attack on Kharkiv. They were receiving necessary medical treatment.

At 23:56, Suspilne correspondents reported that parts of Kharkiv were left without electricity and water supply.

At 00:51, Syniehubov stated that the number of injured in Kharkiv had risen to four.

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