Russian drones attack Kharkiv: residential building and bus stop hit, person injured – photos, video

STANISLAV POHORILOV - 6 April, 13:34

The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Tekekhov on social media

Russian forces attacked the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv on Monday afternoon using drones, with strikes recorded near a bus stop and an apartment building, and a public transport driver was injured. Moreover, two more women have sustained injuries.

Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Ukraine's Air Force; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote from Terekhov: "The enemy struck the Kyivskyi district of the city with a Shahed drone. Attack drones are still in the air – be careful!"

The aftermath of the Russian attack.

Photo: Tekekhov on social media

The city mayor specified that the Russian drone struck near a public transport stop.

"A city route driver has been injured and the minibus he was driving has been damaged," the mayor wrote.

A further Russian drone strike was also recorded near an apartment building in the district.

The Air Force warned of Russian UAVs moving towards Kharkiv from the north and urged people to proceed to shelters.

Update: Terekhov reported that, based on updated information, the strike hit the top floor of a residential building. "No fire. There are damaged cars on the premises of the building. Information regarding casualties is currently being verified," he wrote.

Syniehubov reported that three people were injured as a result of a Russian attack on Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district.

According to Syniehubov, women aged 56 and 61 suffered from shock. Information about the third person injured in the attack is being confirmed. Medics are providing all necessary assistance.

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