Russia has struck Kharkiv over 10 times since start of day, one drone hit near apartment block

Anastasia Protz — 2 April, 14:50
Russia has struck Kharkiv over 10 times since start of day, one drone hit near apartment block
A Shahed-type drone. Photo: Getty Images

Russian forces have attacked Kharkiv with strike drones 11 times since the start of the day. Several people were injured when one of the drones struck near an apartment block in the city's Kyivskyi district.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov

Details: Terekhov said Russian forces had launched repeat strikes on the Kyivskyi district, with 11 hits recorded across Kharkiv since the start of the day.

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He said the Russians were probably targeting a critical infrastructure facility. Terekhov added that one of the strikes caused a fire at the scene. Early reports indicate that several cars also caught fire.

Terekhov also said a Shahed drone had struck near an apartment block, injuring people.

Quote from Terekhov: "There are reports that some people were injured in a strike near an apartment block."

More details: Local authorities also urged people to remain vigilant, as there are still Russian drones in the air.

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