Kharkiv rocked by drone assault: Civilian toll includes infant
Following a massive Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, at least eight people were injured, including an infant. Approximately 15 explosions were heard in the city overnight, according to local authorities.
What do you need to know?
- Attack on Kharkiv: Overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, Russian drones attacked Kharkiv, resulting in at least 15 explosions.
- Civilian casualties: Eight people were injured, including an infant, a 7-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl.
- Destruction: The drones primarily targeted industrial facilities and also damaged around 20 single-family homes.
What were the consequences of the attack on Kharkiv?
The massive drone attack on Kharkiv caused significant destruction. Eight people were injured, including a 9-month-old infant, a 7-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl—reported the Interfax-Ukraine agency, citing the spokesperson for the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Dmytro Chubenko, spokesperson for the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, stated that the Russians used Geran-2 drones, which are Iranian Shahed-136 drones manufactured in Russia, for the attack.
The targets of the attack were industrial and residential buildings
At least 15 explosions were heard in the city—informed Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the regional authorities, overnight. The most significant destruction occurred in the industrial zone. As a result of the fires, about 2,000 square metres of warehouse and production hall space was burned. Additionally, around 20 private homes were damaged.
The number of attacks on Kharkiv is increasing
According to "Ukrainian Pravda," despite ongoing peace negotiations, in March, the number of shellings on Kharkiv by Russian forces doubled compared to February.
Under the agreement brokered by the United States in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Russia have committed to halting mutual attacks on energy infrastructure.
