Russian drone strikes residential building in Chuhuiv, fire breaks out, people injured

Iryna Vakuliuk - 2 April, 01:14

Building on fire. Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

A Russian drone has struck a residential building in the city of Chuhuiv in Kharkiv Oblast, causing a fire on two floors.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Chuhuiv Mayor Halyna Minaieva

Quote from Syniehubov: "An enemy drone hit the fourth floor of a high-rise residential building in Chuhuiv. Apartments on the third and fourth floors caught fire as a result of the strike."

Details: Syniehubov added that information about casualties and damage is still being confirmed.

All the appropriate services are working at the scene.

Update as of 00:46: Minaieva later stated that three women had been injured in the Russian attack.

Quote from Minaieva: "According to updated information, three women sought medical treatment after the drone strike on a high-rise residential building: one with injuries and two suffering from shock.

All of them have received the necessary medical treatment."

Background: Russian forces struck the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv with a Molniya drone on 1 April; people have been reported to be injured.

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