Nearly 50 injured, fires and damage in Russian attack on Kharkiv
Photo: Rescuers at the scene in Kharkiv (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Late in the evening on May 2, Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv. The strike caused widespread damage across the city, and the number of injured has nearly reached fifty - compiled key details known so far are stated down below.
Takeaways
- When the attack began and how many strikes were recorded
- What is known about the aftermath and which districts were hit
- How many people were injured as a result of the Russian attack
- What President Zelenskyy said
When attack began and how many strikes recorded
At 9:27 PM Kyiv time, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of incoming Russian drones; minutes later, the first explosion occurred.
By 10:35 PM Kyiv time, 17 drone strikes were recorded across various parts of the city.
What is known about aftermath and which districts were hit
Four districts hit: Slobidskyi, Saltivskyi, Kyivskyi, and Osnovianskyi; fires broke out; residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, and vehicles were damaged.
Detailed impact by district as of 22:57 PM Kyiv time
- Slobidskyi district: Fires broke out; private vehicles were damaged.
- Kyivskyi district: A hostile drone fell; consequences were being assessed.
- Osnovianskyi district: A drone strike caused damage to a house and store, triggered a fire, and set the roof of a 9-story building ablaze.
- Saltivskyi district: Drone hit the ground; a multi-story building and parked cars were damaged.
Number of injured
At 10:35 PM Kyiv time, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported 6 injured. The number later rose to 47, including an 11-year-old child. As of 00:38, 8 people remained hospitalized in moderate condition, according to regional governor Oleh Syniehubov.
Zelenskyy's statement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clarified the same information as above and emphasized that there were no military targets. He stressed that Ukraine needs enhanced air defense and that only strength and sanctions will force Russia to stop.
"Russia targets residential areas when Ukrainians are at home, putting their children to bed. Only inhuman beings can give such orders and carry them out. While the world hesitates with its decisions, almost every night in Ukraine turns into a nightmare, causing the loss of lives. Ukraine needs enhanced air defense. Strong and real decisions from our partners - the United States, Europe, and all our peace-seeking partners are required. Only strength and sanctions will force Russia to stop," the president stated.
Sources: official channels of Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Governor Oleh Syniehubov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
Russian attack on Kharkiv
On April 30, Kharkiv also faced a massive drone attack, suffering 16 strikes.
Hits were recorded in Kyivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Nemishlyanskyi, Slobidskyi, and Saltivskyi districts, damaging 14 private and 3 apartment buildings, a civilian enterprise, and medical facilities. Ten fires broke out citywide.
