Missile strikes on Kharkiv cause severe damage to energy infrastructure

Russian forces have seriously damaged Kharkiv's energy infrastructure with missile strikes on the afternoon of Monday 5 January.

Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on social media; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast State Administration

Quote from Terekhov: "It is possible to strengthen protection: concrete, metal, shelters…

But no concrete structures can withstand five ballistic missiles."

Details: Terekhov said that Russia deliberately carried out five missile strikes on the city's energy infrastructure.

Quote: "We have very significant damage."

Details: Syniehubov said that a 58-year-old man was injured in the attack. He was taken to hospital, where doctors are providing him with the necessary treatment.

Background:

• On Monday afternoon, Russian forces launched new missile strikes on Kharkiv.
• On 2 January, Russian troops struck a residential high-rise building in Kharkiv, killing five people.

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