Destruction and casualties reported: Russia attacks Kharkiv at least 12 times within hour
Photo: Aftermath of the attack on Kharkiv, March 26 (t.me/synegubov)
On Wednesday evening, the Russian army carried out a massive drone strike on the city of Kharkiv. Residential buildings in several districts of the city were damaged, according to the Telegram channels of Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov.
Enemy launched a massive attack on Kharkiv
According to Terekhov, within one hour, the Russian forces struck Kharkiv at least 12 times using combat drones.
As a result of the attack, residential buildings, cars, and utility structures were damaged in several districts of the city.
"All relevant services are already working to eliminate the consequences of the shelling of Kharkiv," Terekhov reported.
Number of casualties
As of 10:07 PM Kyiv time, Terekhov stated that eight people were injured in the attack on the city.
Syniehubov specified that among the injured were three people who sustained wounds: a 14-year-old girl, a 25-year-old man, and a 70-year-old woman. Medical personnel are providing them with the necessary assistance.
Additionally, a 79-year-old woman, a 57-year-old woman, and a 31-year-old man experienced acute stress reactions.
Later, Syniehubov reported two more casualties: a 60-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl who was hospitalized in moderate condition.
Zelenskyy's reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also responded to the massive attack on Kharkiv. He shared a video of a drone strike near a sports ground in the city.
According to him, in the face of such attacks, discussions about easing pressure on Russia or lifting sanctions are inappropriate.
"Russia kills every day and prolongs this war. The American proposal for an unconditional ceasefire has been on the table for half a month. Pressure on Russia is needed to save lives and make diplomacy work faster and more effectively. Without pressure on Russia, there will be no result," he wrote.
Attack on Kharkiv
This evening, Shahed drones attacked the city of Kharkiv. As a result, multi-story residential buildings were damaged. According to preliminary information, a civilian infrastructure facility was also affected.
Later, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that the Russians used a new tactic to weaken air defense during the strike on Kharkiv.
