Jet-powered Russian Shahed drone strikes Kharkiv, casualties reported

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - 5 April, 16:31

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The Russians attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv on Sunday afternoon, with casualties reported following a jet-powered Shahed strike.

Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov

Details: At 16:20, the mayor reported a jet-powered Shahed strike in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.

He later added that there are casualties following the strike – their number and condition are being established.

Windows in adjacent apartment buildings were damaged and blown out as a result of the strike. Inspection of the area is ongoing.

Terekhov later specified that at least six apartment blocks had been damaged by the strike – windows had been shattered, roofs damaged, a gas pipeline broken and the sewerage system rendered inoperable.

He added that assistance was being provided to people injured in the attack.

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