Russia bombs Kharkiv, injuring 11 people and damaging at least 15 houses

Russian forces launched another attack on the city of Kharkiv on the night of 20-21 October, using guided aerial bombs. Eleven people have been injured, and at least 15 houses have been damaged in the city's Industrialnyi district.

Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Prosecutor's Office in Kharkiv Oblast

Quote: "Kharkiv has been attacked with enemy aerial bombs; explosions were heard in the city. Early reports indicate that this occurred in the Industrialnyi district. Details are being confirmed."

Details: According to the mayor, nine people were injured in the attack. Russian bombs damaged at least 15 houses.

Terekhov also confirmed another strike that hit the city's Nemyshlianskyi district. Details of that hit are still being determined.

Updated: In the morning, the prosecutor's office reported that 11 people had sustained injuries in the nighttime attack on Kharkiv.

In the Industrialnyi district, a residential area was hit. Houses and outbuildings were damaged.

Eight women and three men suffered acute stress reactions.

Another strike was recorded at a civilian industrial facility.

In the Nemyshlianskyi district, property belonging to businesses was damaged.

Early reports indicate that at least four air-launched munitions were used to bombard Kharkiv in this attack. These are currently being identified.

Background: Russian forces have intensified efforts to increase their production of aerial bombs and are introducing new unified guidance modules that extend their range of use to up to 200 km.

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